Terrell vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrell

Boy #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

American African American English

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Terrell Rank #1,495

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1495 for Terrell.

Is Terrell or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Terrell at #1495 in the United States.

What do Terrell and Jerry mean?

Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Terrell and Jerry boy or girl names?

Terrell is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.