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Jerre

OriginDiminutive of Gerald or Jerome, German or Greek
Meaning"ruler with the spear or sacred name"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Jerre

Jerre is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or variant of names like Jerome, Jerry, or Jeremiah. With Germanic and French influences, this short-form name carries a friendly, approachable quality. The spelling with an 'e' ending gives it a distinctive touch compared to the more common 'Jerry.' Jerre has never been among the most popular names but maintained modest usage particularly in mid-20th century America. The name suggests a down-to-earth, unpretentious character. While it can stand alone as a given name, Jerre often serves as a nickname for longer forms. Its simplicity and friendly sound make it appealing to those who prefer shorter, straightforward masculine names.

Jerre is also given to girls.

Pronounced JER-ee.

As of October 2026, Jerre ranked #6784 for boys in US births in 1984 and #5508 for girls in US births in 1965 SSA, peaked at #1287 for boys in 1939 and #1422 for girls in 1940.

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