Conner vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jer, Jey, Jeie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Conner Rank #785
Jerry Rank #868

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #868 for Jerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conner ___

  • Conner James
  • Conner Patrick
  • Conner Michael
  • Conner Ryan
  • Conner Sean
  • Conner Brendan

Jerry ___

  • Jerry Lee
  • Jerry Wayne
  • Jerry Dale
  • Jerry Ray
  • Jerry Dean
  • Jerry Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Jerry

Terry Gary Larry Barry Gerry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Jerry more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Conner and Jerry mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conner and Jerry boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.

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