Jerry vs Jeffery

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 #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Jerry or Jeffery more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Jeffery mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Jerry and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.