Jerry vs Avi

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 #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Jerry Rank #868

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Avi mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Avi boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.