Jerry: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jerry | Boys

Jerry

Pronunciation: JEH-ree (key)

Origin of the name Jerry:

A pet form of any of the various names beginning with the element Jer-. Jerry is also bestowed as an independent given name. Var: Gerry.

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Comments and insights on the name Jerry: | Edit

Come 'tither, my friend, and I shall tell you a tale. 'Tis an epic of monocles, under cooked beef and corroding facial cream. Soothing itch relief*. Satisfaction guaranteed** Yo mamma so fatttt, she has to measure her weight in significant digits. Word.

Personal experiences with the name Jerry: | Edit

I came to know Jerry through a series of NA meetings. He was a VERY co-operative patient in the psychiatric care unit. In fact, we do not currently know of his whereabouts. He received his PhD in Gold Digging with an Honors Specialization in SupaUrbanz Gangster Rap from Waterloo University. Wrd.

Nicknames for Jerry: | Edit

Jer
Jer Bear
Care Bear
Bear
Beary
Beary Hairy
Yourmom
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Airy
Baldie
Pizza
Rye
Farce
Oatmeal
PB n' J
Pajamas
Jammies
Pies
Pies in YO EYES

Meanings and history of the name Jerry: | Edit

Jerry, a name of South-African origin, is a compilation of the words "Jerr" "Ry" and "Homeskillet". The meaning of this name is highly subjective but may be loosely translated to "Lover of Abnormally-Shaped Fruit". Easily confused with "Jirmiah", a species of blood-sucking baboons.

Famous real-life people named Jerry: | Edit

Jerry Seinfeld - American actor and comedian
Jerry Springer - American talk show host
Jerry Lee Lewis - American singer

Jerry in song, story & screen: | Edit

Jerry Russo, Wizards of Waverly Place character
Jerry John -- noted bargain shopper and laundromat enthusiast

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Current Popularity of Jerry by State

Global Popularity of the Name Jerry

  • #304 in Canada (Alberta)
  • #320 in United States