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Perl

Pronunciation: [ p-ERL ]

Boy Name #33,977 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Perl often also consider Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#33,977
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Perl is also used as a girl name, ranked #5576.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perl

Is Perl a boy or girl name?
Perl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33977. As a girl name, it is ranked #5576. Perl is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Perl?
Perl is pronounced p-ERL.
How popular is the name Perl?
Perl is currently ranked #33977 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Perl a common or rare name?
Perl is an uncommon name, ranked #33977 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Perl

Perl is a boy name .

Is Perl a boy or girl name? Perl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,977 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,576. Perl is more commonly used as a girl name.

Perl is currently ranked #33,977 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Perl 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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