Per

Pronunciation: [ p-ER ]

Per is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,832 in the US.

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Boy Name #38,832 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Per is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ER.

Parents who love the name Per often also consider Forster, Feliz, Dero .

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Historical Record

Per first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.

Over 358 babies have been named Per in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Per is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,832 for boy names in the US .

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#38,832
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,832
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Perry #1243 Percy #1256 Perseus #1293 Percival #1765 Peregrine #3329 Perrin #3772 Peregrin #4971

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"bold counsel"

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"excellence, superior quality"

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Ancient Greek origin

"wide, broad"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Per

Is Per a boy or girl name?
Per is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Per?
Per is pronounced p-ER.
How popular is the name Per?
Per is currently ranked #38832 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Per a common or rare name?
Per is an uncommon name, ranked #38832 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Per?
Per pairs well with Forster, Feliz, Dero, Connard in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Per?
Related spellings include Perry, Percy, Perseus, Percival.

About the Name Per

Per is a boy name .

Per is currently ranked #38,832 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Per include Perry, Percy, Perseus, Percival, Peregrine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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