Gerry

Boy's name

Gerry is a diminutive of the name Gerald, which is of Germanic origin. It means "ruler with a spear."

Meaning Spear ruler
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 9 Falling
Peak year 1958

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Names Starting With G

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Gerry Adams - Irish politician, Sinn Féin leader
  • Gerry Mulligan - Jazz saxophonist, composer
  • Gerry Cooney - Boxer, heavyweight contender
  • Gerry Rafferty - Singer-songwriter, "Baker Street" hit
  • Gerry Cheevers - NHL goalie, Boston Bruins legend

Brothers for Gerry

Boy names closely related to Gerry

Eddie Benny Jordin Emanuel Emmanuel Josh Barney Kennedy

Sisters for Gerry

Girl names closely related to Gerry

Yolanda Ursula Michell Keanna Eugenia Stephaine Cherry Christianna

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Gerry

Garret Garrett Gerald Geraldine Geralyn Geri Jaret Jarett

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