Pearl
Girl name · Latin · pronounced PERL
Verified name
What does Pearl mean?
Gem of the sea
Origin and language
Latin, Old French
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 609 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 258 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Pearlie, Pearla
Variant: Perla, Pearle
Related: Margaret, Opal
Using Pearl across cultures
Victorian gemstone favorite.
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