Jerry vs Zachary

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 #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

English American French Hebrew

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Jerry Rank #868

Zachary Rank #194

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Zachary more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Zachary mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerry and Zachary boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.