Per Meaning

What does Per mean?

The name Per is of Scandinavian origin.

The meaning of Per is "rock, stone".

Per is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 3 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Per.

Per is a form of Peter. See Peter for further details.

Per is a mesmerizing and enchanting name.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

Per is unique yet compelling due to its luminous and valiant nature.

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 boys were given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 boys were given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

Want to see how Per sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Per Name Popularity Page.

Per is a form of Peter.

Per has the diminutive (nickname) Pelle.

What will your new littlePer be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Per are often wiry and optimistic but most of all they are read more >>

Would you like to fingerspell the name Per in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Per.

Just for fun, see the name Per in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Per in Nautical Flags page.