Boy name
Yeri name meaning
“ruler with a spear”
Yeri is a masculine name commonly linked to ‘ruler with a spear’ through Jerry, a short form of Gerald. In this derivation, Gerald combines the Germanic elements gēr, ‘spear’, and wald, ‘rule’. Yerry is a spelling variant associated with the same adaptation of Jerry into Yeri.
What does Yeri mean?
Ruler with a spear
In Indonesian: penguasa dengan tombak
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Yeri
Yeri or Yerry may be an adaptation of Jerry, a short form of Gerald. In this derivation, Gerald combines Germanic gēr, 'spear', and wald, 'rule'.
How to pronounce Yeri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮨᮛᮤ |
Is Yeri a boy’s name?
Yes, Yeri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yeri ranks #2,686 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Yeri
Famous people named Yeri
- Yeri Adii · b. 1981
- Yeri Kulua · b. 1996
- Yeri Mediansyah · b. 1975
- Yeri Muthalib · b. 1970
- Yeri Sutopo · b. 1963
- Yeri Zarmon · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Yeri
What is the meaning of Yeri?
Yeri means ruler with a spear. Yeri or Yerry may be an adaptation of Jerry, a short form of Gerald. In this derivation, Gerald combines Germanic gēr, 'spear', and wald, 'rule'.
Is Yeri a boy’s name?
Yes, Yeri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yeri have?
Yeri has 2 syllables (Ye-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yeri?
Yeri ranks #2,686 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yeri?
Other spellings: Yerry.
Famous people named Yeri?
Notable people named Yeri include Yeri Adii, Yeri Kulua, Yeri Mediansyah.
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