Gender: Male
Origin: Biblical, Australian
Meaning: Breakthrough or burst forth, Divided, Breach, Breakthrough
Pronunciation: puh-REHZ, /pəˈrɛz/, P EH R EH Z
Popularity Rank: #7,820
Perez is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning "burst forth" or "breakthrough". It is found in the Old Testament as the name of one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar.
The name Perez is of Biblical, Australian origin and means Breakthrough or burst forth, Divided, Breach, Breakthrough. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Perez is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Colombia, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: puh-REHZ
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /pəˈrɛz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P EH R EH Z
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Perez is recorded 6,923 times globally, ranking it as the 7,820th most common name worldwide.
Perez is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,156 occurrences, making it the 1,696th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Perez is found among 1 in every 335 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,696 | 1 : 839 |
| Mexico | #1,144 | 1 : 700 |
| Colombia | #2,073 | 1 : 1,794 |
| Guatemala | #397 | 1 : 335 |
| France | #4,490 | 1 : 4,543 |
| Peru | #2,839 | 1 : 4,399 |
| Spain | #3,669 | 1 : 3,564 |
| Chile | #2,866 | 1 : 4,154 |
| Panama | #1,400 | 1 : 1,660 |
| Nigeria | #5,668 | 1 : 9,828 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Perez from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Perozzy, P-Diddy, Peri-winkle, Pezzy-Peppy, Perrie Pie, Perezzy Pop, Princess Perez, Peri-Cute, Peri-Pizzazz, Peri-licious
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