Jerry vs Jedidiah

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 #811 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God's darling"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Jerry Rank #868

Jedidiah Rank #811

Jedidiah is more popular, ranked #811 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Jedidiah more popular?

Jedidiah is more popular, ranked #811 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Jedidiah mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.