Terry vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ 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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Terry Rank #1,187

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Jerry mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Terry and Jerry boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.