Jerry
Short feminine form of Gerald or Jerome, German or Greek
"ruler with the spear or sacred name"
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Updated Wed Feb 18 2026
Jerry Origin and Meaning
Variation of Geraldine
# 974 in the US
Jerry Rank in US Top 1000
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