Peretz

Peretz - A very unique male name

Peretz appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #3401. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Peretz and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Peretz? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Peretz. The baby boy name Peretz was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3196 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Peretz peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 2905.

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Peretz is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Peretz is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,190 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,190.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Peretz is where you live.

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Peretz origin and meaning

Hebrew, form of Perez

The Hebrew and Yiddish form of Perez, the biblical name traditionally read as 'breach, burst forth' from the story of his birth in Genesis

Peretz is the form of the biblical Perez used in Hebrew and Yiddish naming, and also a familiar Jewish surname — the writer I. L. Peretz bore it as a surname, so he is not listed as a bearer. The biblical Perez belongs to the Perez spelling and is credited here in the note only. US use is small and mainly in Jewish families.

Attested etymology

Peretz is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Peretz, pop culture references for the name Peretz and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Peretz

We've found the following names that sound similar to Peretz, sorted by popularity.

Pratik / Prateek / Pritesh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Peretz

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Peretz a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Peretz?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PEH-rets · /ˈpɛrɛts/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Perez — The biblical and Spanish spelling of the same name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2011, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Peretz for a traditional Hebrew form with deep roots in Jewish naming.

Worth knowing

• The final -tz will be mispronounced and misspelled outside Jewish communities.