Jeffery vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Terry mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeffery and Terry boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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