Jerry vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Alvin Rank #792

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Alvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Alvin mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Jerry and Alvin boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.