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Pearle

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How to Pronounce Pearle

Pronounced PURL /ˈpɜːrl/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Pearl, the gemstone name, from Middle English via Latin perla/perna. A classic jewel name of the early twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: A jewel name with a soft -e: Pearle is a spelling of Pearl, the gem (said 'PURL'). Vintage and pretty.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningA variant spelling of Pearl, the gemstone name, from Middle English via Latin perla/perna. A classic jewel name of the early twentieth century.
U.S. rank (2018)#15201 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918802018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pearle is a variant of Pearl, the gemstone, from Latin perla. It flourished in the early twentieth century, cresting around 1919 alongside jewel names like Opal and Ruby, and later slipped into vintage territory (said 'PURL').

It peaked around 1919 and then declined. A vintage gem name, soft and classic.

Did you know? Pearle simply respells Pearl, the pearl of the sea. A darling of the early 1900s, it peaked around 1919 among gem and virtue names, then faded as Pearl itself grew old-fashioned (said 'PURL').
Overall data confidence 55%
References -- Pearle — Variant of Pearl; gemstone name

Variations

PearlPerlePearla

Nicknames

PearliePerl

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Pearl— the standard spelling
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Ruby— a like gemstone name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pearle mean?

Pearle is a variant spelling of Pearl, the gemstone.

How do you pronounce Pearle?

It's said PURL /ˈpɜːrl/ -- one syllable.

Is Pearle a boy or girl name?

Pearle is a girl's name.

How popular is Pearle?

Pearle is a vintage gem name; it flourished in the early twentieth century and is rare today.

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