Peron
Latin/Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Peron
Peron derives from the Latin "pero" or the Greek "peron," meaning "to pierce" or "wallet/pouch," though it may also relate to the Spanish surname tradition derived from personal names.
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Etymology
Peron derives from the Latin "pero" or the Greek "peron," meaning "to pierce" or "wallet/pouch," though it may also relate to the Spanish surname tradition derived from personal names. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and has historical significance in Argentina, most notably associated with Juan Domingo Perón, the 20th-century Argentine president and political figure.
Peron currently ranks #4,253 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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