Jon vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

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12 High Risk

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Jon Rank #893

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Jerry mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jon and Jerry boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.