Perez
Biblical · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Perez
The given name 'Perez' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Perets,' meaning 'breaking out' or 'bursting forth,' and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Perez' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Perets,' meaning 'breaking out' or 'bursting forth,' and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Perez is a biblical name, used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to one of the sons of Judah, and is also used in various cultures, including Jewish, Christian, and Hispanic communities, often as a surname or given name.
Perez currently ranks #10,419 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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