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Perrin
OriginVariation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
Meaning"dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone"
About Perrin
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It was given to 26 boys and six girls in the US in 2023, a decrease over the year before. It has an attractive sound and feel and seems equally usable for both sexes.
Pronounced PER-in.
As of October 2026, Perrin ranked #16678 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5837 in 1969.
Editor's take: The name Perrin is a girl's name meaning "dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone".
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- Perrin Kaplan
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