Gerry
Gerry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกษษนi/ ยท /หdอกสษษนi/
Meaning and origin of Gerry
- A diminutive of the male given names Gerald and Gerard.
- A diminutive of the female given name Geraldine.
Etymology
Clipping + -y.
How popular is Gerry?
Since 1880, 6,657 girls and 14,468 boys in the U.S. have been named Gerry (32% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #468 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #335 in 1942. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Gerry
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Gerry FAQ
What does the name Gerry mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Gerald and Gerard. A diminutive of the female given name Geraldine. Clipping + -y.
How popular is the name Gerry?
Since 1880, 6,657 girls and 14,468 boys in the U.S. have been named Gerry (32% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #468 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #335 in 1942. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gerry a boy or girl name?
Gerry is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,657 girls and 14,468 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.