Jerry vs Emery

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Jerry' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

English German French American

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Emery mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerry and Emery boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.