Jerry vs Gerardo

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 #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

Spanish Mexican Italian Latin American

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Jerry Rank #868

Gerardo Rank #596

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Gerardo more popular?

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Gerardo mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin).

Are Jerry and Gerardo boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Gerardo is primarily a boy name.