Harry vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Harry Rank #780

Jerry Rank #868

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Harry or Jerry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Harry and Jerry mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harry and Jerry boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.