Boy name
Jerry name meaning
“spear ruler; brave spear”
Jerry is a masculine English name meaning spear ruler or brave spear. It is a short form of Gerald or Gerard, Germanic names combining an element meaning spear with one meaning rule or brave and strong. These two source names account for the different meanings associated with Jerry.
What does Jerry mean?
Spear ruler; brave spear
In Indonesian: penguasa bertombak; tombak yang berani
Origin and cultural usage of Jerry
Jerry is an English short form of Gerald or Gerard. These Germanic names combine 'spear' with 'rule' or 'brave, strong'.
Name combinations with Jerry
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jerry, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jerry: spear ruler; brave spear
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
- Priawan: man, male
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Meaning of each word
- Jerry: spear ruler; brave spear
- Ginanjar: granted a gift
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Jerry Dadi
Meaning of each word
- Jerry: spear ruler; brave spear
- Dadi: becoming, coming into being
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Meaning of each word
- Windu: a span of eight years
- Jerry: spear ruler; brave spear
- Masa: time, period, month
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Jerry Saputro
Meaning of each word
- Jerry: spear ruler; brave spear
- Saputro: a good son
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Meaning of each word
- Jerry: spear ruler; brave spear
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
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How to pronounce Jerry
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦂꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮁᮛᮤ |
Is Jerry a boy’s name?
Yes, Jerry is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jerry ranks #987 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jerry
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Jerry
- Jerry Sambuaga · b. 1985
- Jerry Andrean
- Jerry In't Veld · b. 1989
- Jerry Kemit
- Jerry Likumahwa · b. 1985
- Jerry Manafe
- Jerry Sumampouw
- Jerry Bittikaka · b. 1965
- Jerry Butar-Butar
- Jerry Carel Gunadi
- Jerry Ferdy Simatupang · b. 1973
- Jerry Fernando Situmeang · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Jerry
What is the meaning of Jerry?
Jerry means spear ruler; brave spear. Jerry is an English short form of Gerald or Gerard. These Germanic names combine 'spear' with 'rule' or 'brave, strong'.
Is Jerry a boy’s name?
Yes, Jerry is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jerry?
Jerry is of European origin.
How many syllables does Jerry have?
Jerry has 2 syllables (Jer-ry) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jerry?
Jerry ranks #987 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jerry?
Some ideas: Jerry Madya Priawan; Jerry Ginanjar Mahendra; Jerry Dadi.
Famous people named Jerry?
Notable people named Jerry include Jerry Sambuaga, Jerry Andrean, Jerry In't Veld.
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