Jerry vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Jerry Rank #868

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Seth mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Jerry and Seth boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.