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Peretz

♂ Boy

Pronounced PEH-rets /ˈpɛ.rɛts/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew, 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth' (a son of Judah, an ancestor of King David); we note the biblical nameLow

In 30 seconds: A breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth: Peretz is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'PEH-rets').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew, 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth' (a son of Judah, an ancestor of King David); we note the biblical name
U.S. rank (2025)#6071 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619872025

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

Peretz comes from the Hebrew, 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth' (a son of Judah, an ancestor of King David; we note the biblical name). A crisp, classic name (said 'PEH-rets').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-breakthrough at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Peretz means 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth' in Hebrew (a son of Judah, an ancestor of King David) — crisp and classic (we note the biblical name; said 'PEH-rets').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Peretz — biblical name noted

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peretz mean?

Peretz is Hebrew for 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth'. We note the biblical name.

How do you pronounce Peretz?

It's said PEH-rets /ˈpɛ.rɛts/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Peretz a boy or girl name?

Peretz is a boy's name.

How popular is Peretz?

Peretz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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