Peri
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 10 babies have been named Peri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peri is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,188 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,188
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Peri is also used as a girl name, ranked #5380.
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Old English origin
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Latin origin
"flowering, blooming"
#33,036 in US
Old German (trude component) origin
"beloved strength"
#33,242 in US
Old French origin
"pomegranate; the gemstone garnet"
#33,020 in US
Arabic origin
"prince, commander"
#33,302 in US
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About the Name Peri
Peri is a boy name .
Is Peri a boy or girl name? Peri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,188 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,380. Peri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Peri is currently ranked #33,188 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Peri 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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Sources
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