Emery vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #825
Jerry Rank #868

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #868 for Jerry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Jerry more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Emery and Jerry mean?

Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emery and Jerry boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.

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