Jerry
JER-ee
Popularity
#867
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
632,139
Peak Year
#19,260 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jerry is a diminutive of Gerald or Jeremiah. Gerald means 'rule with a spear' (Germanic), while Jeremiah means 'God will exalt' (Hebrew).
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Jerry Seinfeld
American comedian, actor, and writer.
Jerry Garcia
American musician, leader of the Grateful Dead.
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