Jerry
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jerry
Jerry is a diminutive form of Gerald or Jerome, derived from the Germanic name Gerald (from "ger" meaning spear and "wald" meaning ruler) or the Greek name Jerome (from "hieros" meaning sacred and "onoma" meaning name).
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Etymology
Jerry is a diminutive form of Gerald or Jerome, derived from the Germanic name Gerald (from "ger" meaning spear and "wald" meaning ruler) or the Greek name Jerome (from "hieros" meaning sacred and "onoma" meaning name). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, with particular popularity in the United States and United Kingdom during the 20th century.
Jerry currently ranks #907 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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