A precious gemstone formed within a mollusk
Perl is a rare English variant of Pearl, referring to the organic gemstone. It gained some niche visibility in the late 20th century due to the creation of the Perl programming language, though it remains much less common than the traditional spelling.
About 32 girls were named Perl in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series Steven Universe · Steven Universe
