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Perfect

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Pronounced PUR-fikt /ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/Medium

Meaning: The English word perfect ('complete; flawless; brought to full excellence,' from Latin perfectus), used as a given name — a bold aspirational word-name. Stated plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Perfect is the English word itself (said 'PUR-fikt'). Aspirational and striking.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word perfect ('complete; flawless; brought to full excellence,' from Latin perfectus), used as a given name — a bold aspirational word-name. Stated plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17034 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220072024

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

Perfect is used as a virtue/word-name straight from the English 'perfect' ('complete; flawless'). It reads bold and aspirational — rare in the U.S. (said 'PUR-fikt').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and aspirational.

Did you know? Perfect is the English word — 'complete; flawless' (from Latin perfectus) — used as a given name, a bold, aspirational word-name (said 'PUR-fikt').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Perfect — English word-name 'perfect'

Variations

PerfectaPerfectoPerfection

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perfect mean?

Perfect is the English word 'perfect' ('complete; flawless'), used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Perfect?

It's said PUR-fikt /ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Perfect a boy or girl name?

Perfect is a girl's name.

How popular is Perfect?

Perfect is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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