Jerry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jerry Name at a Glance

Name	Jerry
Meaning	Diminutive of Geraldine: A feminine form of Gerald, meaning ruling spear. Famous bearer: The Earl of Surrey wrote a series of love poems titled, 'the fair Geraldine', to Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jerry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jerry means “Diminutive of Geraldine: A feminine form of Gerald, meaning ruling spear. Famous bearer: The Earl of Surrey wrote a series of love poems titled, 'the fair Geraldine', to Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jerry Name Origin

Our database records Jerry under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jerry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jerry is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jerry

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