Perley
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Perley
Perley is an English surname derived from the Old French "perlé," meaning "pearly" or "adorned with pearls," originally used as a descriptive nickname or place name.
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Etymology
Perley is an English surname derived from the Old French "perlé," meaning "pearly" or "adorned with pearls," originally used as a descriptive nickname or place name. The name has been primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in New England and Canada, with notable historical bearers including American inventor and industrialist Perley Albert Moses in the 19th century.
Perley currently ranks #3,004 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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