Jerry vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Douglas mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jerry and Douglas boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.