Jerry

Masculine

Meaning

A diminutive form meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God'.

Etymology

Jerry is a diminutive of Jeremy or Gerald, both of which have different origins; Jeremy comes from Hebrew Jeremiah (God will exalt) and Gerald from Germanic elements (spear rule). The name became popular as an independent given name in the 20th century.

About the Name Jerry

Jerry is a friendly, approachable name that originated as a nickname but became widely used as a given name in America. The name conveys a sense of informality and accessibility.

Notable Bearers

Jerry Lewis Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Garcia

Historical People Named Jerry

Jerry Frankel

Jerry Gordan

Jerry Hardy

Jerry J. O'Connel

Congressman

Jerry J. O'Connell

Congressman

Jerry Managan

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry Riley

Jerry Ripp

Jerry Tone

Jerry Voorhis

Representative

Jerry W. Carter

member of Florida Railway Commission