Peretz
Pronunciation: [ p-ER-ihts ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peretz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 139 babies have been named Peretz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peretz is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,824 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,824
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Peretz
Peretz is a boy name .
Peretz is currently ranked #8,824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Peretz include Per, Pere, Perey, Pereie, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Peretz include Peregrine, Peregrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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