Mike vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Mike Rank #1,011

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Jerry mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mike and Jerry boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.