Jerry vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Terry Rank #1,187

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Jerry or Terry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Terry mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerry and Terry boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.