Perez

Fact sheet

Name: Perez
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 2

What does the name Perez mean?

The masculine given name Perez (Pérez) is a variant of Pedro, a Spanish spelling variant of the name Peter, which traces back to Petrus and originally derives from Petros (Πέτρος). Directly translated, the name means 'the Rocky' or 'the Stone' and 'the Rock.' Its origins lie in the Ancient Greek word pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) or pétros (πέτρος) for 'the Rock' and 'the Stone,' but the name was originally derived from the Aramaic Kephás. The expression kefas or kephas stands for 'the precious stone,' 'the boulder,' but also for 'solid,' 'strong,' or 'determined.' Additionally, Perez or Peretz is a biblical name with Hebrew roots. Translated into German, it means 'the Breaker.' The origin lies in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the verb paraz (פרץ) meaning 'to tear,' 'to break through,' 'to burst forth,' or the word peres (פֶּרֶץ) for 'crack,' 'breach,' 'breakthrough.' Perez is in the Old Testament the son of Judah and Tamar. The name has spread worldwide due to the veneration of Saint Apostle Peter, the son of John. Other variants include Per, Pero, Pere, Perica, and Perico.

Where does the name Perez come from?

Etymology Perez is a masculine given name of Ancient Hebrew and Ancient Greek origin meaning 'the Rocky.' Ancient Aramaic Ancient Greek Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Perez?

Sound & pronunciation of Perez: The name Perez is two syllables and has a distinctive sound. In pronunciation 'Pe-rez' [peˈʁɛs] or Spanish [ˈpeɾes], the emphasis is often on the second syllable. The sibilants at the end give the name clarity. The clear, slightly sharp finish adds dynamism. Perez comes across as confident and international - sonorous, lively, and imbued with Southern expression.

When is the name day of Perez?

The name day of Perez is June 29.

Popularity

Perez is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2012 at 1,891st place. In the last ten years, Perez has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,300th.

Nicknames & pet names

Pepe / Pere / Peri / Rez

Famous people

Algenis Perez Soto (Dominican actor)
Alvaro Perez Mejia (English footballer)
Arturo Perez Vertti Ferrer (Mexican swimmer)
Ave Perez Jacob (Filipino writer)
Daniel Perez Bissell (American physicist)
Francisco Perez Sierra (artist from Spain)
Gustavo Perez Firmat (Cuban writer)
Ivan Perez Rossi (Venezuelan musician)
Kongololo Zamuda Perez Danielle de Detro (footballer from Switzerland)
Matteo Perez Aleccio (Italian painter)
Patrick Perez Lundy (musician from Georgia)
Perez Celis (Argentinian artist)
Perez Hilton (American blogger)
Perez Nestor (Cuban baseball player)
Perez Zagorin (historian from America)
Peter Perez Burdett (artist from Great Britain)
Rafael Perez Estrada (Spanish poet)
Sebastian Perez Cardona (footballer from Colombia)

Frequently asked questions about the name Perez

What is the origin of the name Perez?

The name Perez has Ancient Hebrew and Ancient Greek roots. It derives from the Ancient Greek word pétrā (πέτρᾱ) or pétros (πέτρος) for 'the Rock' and from the Aramaic kefas, which means 'the precious stone.' In Ancient Hebrew, the name stands for 'to break through' or 'crack.'

What does the first name Perez mean?

Perez originally means 'the Rocky' or 'the Breaker.' These meanings stem from its roots in Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew, where the name represents both solidity and the breaking of boundaries.

How popular is the name Perez?

The name Perez is internationally widespread, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. Its popularity varies but has gained significance due to the veneration of Apostle Peter and its biblical connection.