What does the name Gerry mean?

The name Gerry means "Spear ruler".

What is the origin of the name Gerry?

Gerry is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 9 babies were named Gerry in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Gerry is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 9 ↘

All-Time Total: 14,448

Peak Year: 1958

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

Boy names closely related to Gerry

Eddie Benny Jordin Emanuel Emmanuel Josh Barney Kennedy

Girl names closely related to Gerry

Yolanda Ursula Michell Keanna Eugenia Stephaine Cherry Christianna

Names with similar meaning to Gerry

Garret Garrett Gerald Geraldine Geralyn Geri Jaret Jarett

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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