What origin is the name Purl?

Purl comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Purl — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Purl

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Purl

Purl

Boy

English

1 syllable

Purl is an English boy's name meaning "A variant of Pearl, an English name referring to the precious gemstone".

Purl is a boy's name of English origin meaning "A variant of Pearl, an English name referring to the precious gemstone". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Purl mean?

A variant of Pearl, an English name referring to the precious gemstone.

How popular is Purl?

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What does Purl mean?

Purl is a boy name of English origin meaning "A variant of Pearl, an English name referring to the precious gemstone.".

How popular is Purl?

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Sister names that go with Purl

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Purl.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Purl at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 1
Starts with: P
Ends with: -rl
Vowels: 1 of 4 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Purl?

Purl means "A variant of Pearl, an English name referring to the precious gemstone." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)