Jerry-Lee
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jerry-Lee
Jerry-Lee is a compound name combining "Jerry," a diminutive of Jeremiah or Gerard with Hebrew and Germanic roots respectively, and "Lee," derived from Old English meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The name emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, during the 20th century as part of a trend of hyphenated given names, with no specific religious or cultural limitation.
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Etymology
Jerry-Lee is a compound name combining "Jerry," a diminutive of Jeremiah or Gerard with Hebrew and Germanic roots respectively, and "Lee," derived from Old English meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The name emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, during the 20th century as part of a trend of hyphenated given names, with no specific religious or cultural limitation.
Jerry-Lee currently ranks #3,421 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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