Jerry
BoyOrigin: Germanic · Hebrew
Meaning
“pet form of Gerald, Germanic 'rule of the spear'; also of Jeremy”
Cultural Notes
Pet form of Gerald or Jeremy; became a mainstream given name in mid-20th-century America, associated with comedian Jerry Seinfeld and rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Jerry
- Jerry Seinfeld, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jerry Springer
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