Perry
/P-EH-R-IY/
Pear tree, from Old English pirige (pear tree). Also a surname from the medieval perry — fermented pear cider
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This page tells you what Perry means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Perry is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Pear tree, from Old English pirige (pear tree). Also a surname from the medieval perry — fermented pear cider”.
Perry is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pear tree, from Old English pirige (pear tree). Also a surname from the medieval perry — fermented pear cider" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among British, American, European families, Perry carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Perry
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Perry lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Perry's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Perry's saint & feast day →What does Perry's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Perry resonates in either tradition.
Perry's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Perry's full reading →
Does Perry go with your family's names?
Perry breaks into 4 sounds: /P-EH-R-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Perry sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Perry beside your family's names →
Names similar to Perry
If Perry resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Perry
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Common questions about Perry
What does the name Perry mean?
Perry means "Pear tree, from Old English pirige (pear tree). Also a surname from the medieval perry — fermented pear cider." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Perry a boy or girl name?
Perry is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Perry?
Perry is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Perry a Christian name?
Yes. Perry is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Perry mean in English?
Perry originates from English, where it means "Pear tree, from Old English pirige (pear tree). Also a surname from the medieval perry — fermented pear cider."
What is the numerology of Perry?
Perry has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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