Jerry vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Bode mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerry and Bode boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.