Jerry

  • Unisex
  • 5 letters
English A diminutive of a Jeremiah, Jeremy, or Jerome, also used as an independent name. Also a colloquial term for a German soldier.
Greek Holy name. Sacred name.
Hebrew 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.
Short form of Jerome
Short form of Jeremiah
Famous bearer American comedian-actor Jerry Lewis was born Joseph Levitch.

Jerry is a unisex name of English, Greek and Hebrew origin. Meaning in English: A diminutive of a Jeremiah, Jeremy, or Jerome, also used as an independent name. Also a colloquial term for a German soldier. Meaning in Greek: Holy name. Sacred name. Meaning in Hebrew: 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. Jerry is a short form of Jerome and short form of Jeremiah. Famous bearer: American comedian-actor Jerry Lewis was born Joseph Levitch. The name has 5 letters.

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Jerrod

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Jerron

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Jerryl

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