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Perrin

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Pronounced PAIR-in /ˈpɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: Medieval French diminutive of Pierre/Peter — 'little rock' — Wheel of Time-famousHigh

In 30 seconds: A pebble of Peter: Perrin is medieval France's 'little rock' — now swinging a blacksmith's hammer in The Wheel of Time. Sturdy, loyal, golden-eyed.
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Origin HighFrench, Greek
MeaningMedieval French diminutive of Pierre/Peter — 'little rock' — Wheel of Time-famous
U.S. rank (2025)#4667 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,568

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201818992025

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

Perrin is a medieval French diminutive of Pierre — Peter, Greek petros, 'rock' — 'little rock'. Robert Jordan's wolf-brother blacksmith carried it to modern shelves and screens.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-rock at the root, and forge-warm.

Did you know? Perrin Aybara — the gentle blacksmith of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time — gave this old French diminutive a fantasy-fandom rebirth.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Perrin — diminutive background

Variations

PerrynPerinPierrin

Nicknames

Perry

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If you like Perrin…

Peter— the rock it diminishes
Pierce— the Norman-French brother form
Perry— the friendly short cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perrin mean?

Perrin is a medieval French diminutive of Peter — 'little rock'.

How do you pronounce Perrin?

It's said PAIR-in /ˈpɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Perrin a boy or girl name?

Perrin is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Perrin?

Perrin is a rare name in the U.S.

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