Jerry vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Dennis mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Jerry and Dennis boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.