Boy Name
Jerry
"Spear ruler. A diminutive of Jerome or Gerald, combining words for spear and rule."
Ranked #867 for boys
About the Name Jerry
Meaning
Spear ruler. A diminutive of Jerome or Gerald, combining words for spear and rule.
Origin
Hebrew/GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
JBoy Rank
#867
Jerry is a boy name of Hebrew/Germanic origin. The name means "Spear ruler. A diminutive of Jerome or Gerald, combining words for spear and rule." and Currently ranked #867 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew/Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#139099 1950
#94774 1960
#49081 1970
#26151 1980
#16727 1990
#10692 2000
#5921 2010
#1715 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Jerry
- JS Jerry Seinfeld (comedian)
- JL Jerry Lewis (comedian)