TheNameDBPerry
UnisexMeaning
One who lives by a pear tree or a person of the pear, from Old English elements.
Etymology
Perry derives from the Old English 'pere' (pear tree) and the suffix '-y' or from the occupational term for someone who made or sold perry (a pear cider). It originated as a surname before becoming a given name.
About the Name Perry
Perry is a modern unisex name that originated as an English surname with agricultural roots. It has gained popularity as a given name in contemporary usage, particularly in American English.