Perry vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zella

Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American German Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Zella Rank #1,848

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1848 for Zella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Zella ___

  • Zella Mae
  • Zella Rose
  • Zella Grace
  • Zella June
  • Zella Claire
  • Zella Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

If you choose Zella

Stella Milo Felix Hazel Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Zella more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Perry and Zella mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Perry and Zella boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Zella is primarily a girl name.

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