Ferry vs Sherry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #32,353 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Jerez (the wine region)"

Origin: English via Spanish

American English

✓ All Clear

Ferry Rank #32,658

Sherry Rank #32,353

Sherry is more popular, ranked #32353 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Sherry more popular?

Sherry is more popular, ranked #32353 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Sherry mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Sherry means "from Jerez (the wine region)" (English via Spanish origin).

Are Ferry and Sherry boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Sherry is primarily a boy name.