Perel is an uncommon given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'parah,' which means 'cow.' It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for females. The name Perel is often associated with Jewish culture and history, as it was the name of several notable figures in Jewish literature and tradition.
The name Perel experienced varied popularity over the years with a noticeable increase since the late 1990s. From 6 births in 1984 to 47 births in 2023, the name's usage has more than doubled, with peaks occurring in recent years (47 births in both 2021 and 2023). The total number of births with this name from 1984 to 2023 is 793.