Perez: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: p-ehr-ehz
Origin: Argentina
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Region Origin: Andean States, Central America, Southern Europe
Meaning: Son of pedro

Perez is a surname of Spanish origin, meaning "son of Pedro. " It has been adopted as a given name in many cultures, particularly in the United States. The popularity of the name Perez as a first name has not increased in recent years; it has fluctuated but generally remains low in ranking. The name Perez is important because it represents the blending of cultural identities and the evolving nature of naming traditions.

Perez Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Perez is currently #18715 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Perez is currently #8017 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Perez is currently #9107 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Perez is currently #3963 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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