Jerry vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Neil mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jerry and Neil boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.