Amos vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Amos Rank #699

Jerry Rank #868

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Amos or Jerry more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Amos and Jerry mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amos and Jerry boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.