Perez

Spanish from Hebrew
"to blossom"

Perez Origin and Meaning

The name Perez is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "to blossom".

The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.

Perez Popularity

Famous People Named Perez

  • Perez
    Judean ancestor of Jerusalem inhabitants (Nehemiah 11:4)
  • Perez
    father of the chief of all the captains of David's host (1 Chr. 27:3)
  • Perez Prado
    Cuban bandleader
  • Perez Hilton (nee Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.)
    American blogger, columnist, and TV personality
  • Hernan (Arsenio) Perez (Gonzalez)
    Paraguayan professional footballer

Perez in Pop Culture

  • Perez (Hebrew: Peretz)
    Biblical grandson of the patriarch Jacob
  • "El Ratonzito Perez
    " fictional Spanish myth and character in movie