Roger vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roger Rank #750

Jerry Rank #868

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Roger or Jerry more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Roger and Jerry mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roger and Jerry boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.