Jeffery vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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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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Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Jeffery or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Jerry mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeffery and Jerry boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.