Rock or stone; variant of Peter
Perris is a rare surname-derived name, most likely a variant of the French name Pierre or the English name Piers, both meaning 'rock'. It is also the name of a city in California, named after Fred T. Perris, a chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad. As a given name, it offers a unique alternative to the more common Perry or Paris.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Perris in 2025.
Chief engineer for the California Southern Railroad
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
