Jerry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jerry Name at a Glance

Name	Jerry
Meaning	Diminutive of Jeremiah: May Jehovah exalt. Exalted of the Lord. Jeremiah was a 7th century prophet and the author of the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. Used commonly in Ireland.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jerry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jerry means “Diminutive of Jeremiah: May Jehovah exalt. Exalted of the Lord. Jeremiah was a 7th century prophet and the author of the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. Used commonly in Ireland”. 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 Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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 boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jerry

When considering Jerry for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.