Pearl
Pronunciation: [ p-ERL ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,052
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Pearl is also used as a girl name, ranked #800.
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About the Name Pearl
Pearl is a boy name .
Is Pearl a boy or girl name? Pearl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #800. Pearl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Pearl is currently ranked #30,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pearl include Pea, Pey, and Peaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pearl include Pearson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.