Jerry vs Larry

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 #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Larry Rank #1,070

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Jerry or Larry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Larry mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Jerry and Larry boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.