Jerry vs Amos

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 #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Jerry Rank #868

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Amos mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Amos boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.