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Perry

Boy name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Perry: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.

Though often considered a variant of the Scottish name Peter, Perry actually has its own distinct roots, most commonly emerging as a diminutive of Peregrine, meaning “traveller” or “pilgrim” from the Latin *peregrinus*. It can also be an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English *pyrige*, meaning “pear tree.” Singer Perry Como charmed mid-century audiences with his velvet voice, while actor Perry King brought Hollywood charisma to the screen. There is no prominent place named after these bearers, though the root *peregrinus* echoes in the Italian town of Perugia. Perry is also a unisex name in modern use, gaining fresh popularity through characters like Perry the Platypus from *Phineas and Ferb*, adding a playful, adventurous spirit to its classic feel.