Peretz

פֶּרֶץ

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: burst forth

• In the Book of Genesis, Peretz is the son of Tamar and Judah, a baby whose very name — meaning "burst forth" — describes his dramatic, unexpected arrival into the world. It is a name that carries real narrative energy, the sense of something powerful breaking through against all odds.

  Peretz has a gutsy, kinetic energy that makes it feel alive. The great Yiddish writer I.L. Peretz gives the name a serious literary pedigree, and its punchy two syllables sound strong without being heavy. A bold pick for parents who want a name with a built-in origin story.

• Alternate Spellings: Perez
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Tamar
  ,
  Miriam
  ,
  Boaz
  ,
  Caleb