Jerry vs Benny

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 #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Jewish Italian

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Jerry Rank #868

Benny Rank #892

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Jerry or Benny more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Benny mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Benny boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.