Jerry vs Perry

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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Girl #1,914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Perry Rank #1,914

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1914 for Perry.

Is Jerry or Perry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Perry at #1914 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Perry mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English origin).

Are Jerry and Perry boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a girl name.