Jerry vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Jerry Rank #868

Dash Rank #969

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Jerry or Dash more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Dash mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Jerry and Dash boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.