- Unisex
- 5 letters
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.
Related names
Jerrilyn
GirlEnglish
Modern blend of Jerry and Marilyn.
Jerrin
BoyEnglish
Modern variant of Israeli Jaron 'cry of rejoicing.'.
Jerrod
BoyEnglish
Variant of Garrett 'rules by the spear.'.
Jerron
BoyEnglish
Modern variant of Israeli Jaron 'cry of rejoicing.'.
Jerryl
BoyEnglish
Strong; open-minded. Blend of Jerold and Darell.
Jerusha
GirlBiblical Hebrew
Banished, possession, inheritance. Married.
Jervis
BoyEnglish
Variant of the French name Gervaise 'spearman.'.
Jeryl
BoyEnglish
Strong; open-minded. Blend of Jerold and Darell.
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