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Perl

Quick answerPerl is a diminutive or variant form of Pearl, derived from the Latin "perla," meaning a lustrous gem produced by mollusks.

Latin · Girl · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,436
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables1
OriginLatin
LanguageYiddish
CultureJewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters4
Numerology6 Chaldean 9
Global rank#4,195

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Perl

Perl is a diminutive or variant form of Pearl, derived from the Latin "perla," meaning a lustrous gem produced by mollusks.

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Etymology

Perl is a diminutive or variant form of Pearl, derived from the Latin "perla," meaning a lustrous gem produced by mollusks. The name has roots in Old French and refers to the precious spherical object, symbolizing purity and value.

The name Perl is primarily used in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities, where it became a common given name, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe and their descendants. It gained additional modern recognition through the programming language Perl (created 1987), which was named after the jewel as a reference to both its value and the acronym "Practical Extraction and Reporting Language."

Perl currently ranks #4,436 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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