Perez
Pronunciation: [ p-EHR-ehz ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Perez first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 584 babies have been named Perez in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perez is past its peak , currently ranked #11,080 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,080
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Perez
Perez is a boy name .
Perez is currently ranked #11,080 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perez include Per, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Perez include Peregrine, Peregrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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