Pernell

Q: Is Pernell a boy or girl name?

Pernell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #23380, and as a girl name it ranks #69472.

Q: How popular is the name Pernell?

Pernell is ranked #23380 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ p-ERN-uhl ]

Boy Name #23,380 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pernell is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ERN-uhl.

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

Popularity Over Time

#23,380

Current Rank

Peaked 1964 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,380
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Per Pey Perie Pernie

Middle Name Ideas

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Pernell Andrew

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Pernell Angel

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Pernell Jayden

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Pernell Bennett

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Pernell Dominic

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Pernell Adriel

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Pernell Damian

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Pernell Charles

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Pernell Brooks

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Pernell Diego

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Also a Girl Name

Pernell is also used as a girl name, ranked #69472.

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Similar Names

Pearl Pearle Pearlie Peggy Permelia Penelope Peter Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pernell

Is Pernell a boy or girl name?

Pernell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23380. As a girl name, it is ranked #69472. Pernell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pernell?

Pernell is pronounced p-ERN-uhl.

How popular is the name Pernell?

Pernell is currently ranked #23380 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pernell?

Common nicknames for Pernell include Per, Pey, Perie, and Pernie.

Is Pernell a common or rare name?

Pernell is an uncommon name, ranked #23380 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pernell

Pernell is a boy name .

Is Pernell a boy or girl name? Pernell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,380 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,472. Pernell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pernell is currently ranked #23,380 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pernell include Per, Pey, Perie, and Pernie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.