Meaning, origin, history
Peru is an uncommon given name for males, derived from the country of the same name. The name's origin stems from the Quechua words "piru" and "wa" which mean 'land of the warriors'. It gained popularity as a given name after the country's independence in 1824.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Peru since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2018
5 births
in 2018
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years