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The baby name Gerry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛri/ (JER-ee).

Gerry is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛri/ (JER-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Gerry ?

The baby name Gerry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛri/ (JER-ee).

Gerry is Germanic in Origin.

Gerry is an English diminutive drawn chiefly from the Germanic names Gerald and Gerard, transmitted via Norman French and mirrored in Irish as Gearóid. From ger “spear” + wald “rule,” Gerald means “spear-ruler,” while Gerard, from ger + hard “hardy, brave,” gives “brave with the spear.” Gerry also functions as a short form of the feminine Geraldine. Spelling and gender variants include Jerry (especially in the U.S.), Geri and Jeri (often feminine), and the Irish short form Ger.

Used independently since the late 19th century, Gerry rose with the mid-20th‑century popularity of Gerald, Gerard, and Geraldine in the English-speaking world, particularly Britain, Ireland, and North America. Notable bearers include jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, and Irish politician Gerry Adams. Today it reads as friendly and vintage, suitable as a standalone name or an approachable nickname with sturdy, martial roots.

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Famous people with the name Gerry

Elbridge Gerry Politician · Born 1744 · United States Gerry was an American Founding Father best known for signing the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He was also a merchant, politician, and diplomat who served in the Second Continental Congress. Gerry Adams Politician · Born 1948 · Ireland Gerry Adams is best known as a leading figure in Irish republican politics and for serving as president of Sinn Féin from 1983 to 2018. Born Gerard Adams on 6 October 1948, he later served as a Teachta Dála for Louth from 2011 to 2020 and as a member of the Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly for Belfast West. Geraldine James Actor · Born 1950 · United Kingdom Geraldine James is a British actor best known for her role in the film 'Gandhi' and the TV series 'Downton Abbey'. She has also appeared in 'The Jewel in the Crown' and 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Geraldine McEwan Actor · Born 1932 · United Kingdom Geraldine McEwan was a talented British actor best known for her role as Miss Marple in the television adaptations of Agatha Christie's detective stories. She also starred in films like 'The Magdalene Sisters' and 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. Her career spanned several decades, showcasing her versatility on both stage and screen. Gerry Bamman Actor · Born 1941 · United States Gerry Bamman is an American actor best known for his role as Uncle Frank in the popular films Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Born in 1941, he has appeared in various television shows and movies throughout his career.

Gerry – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
KR 0 #8 1 201
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
ID 0 #36 4 2,238
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
PH 0 #74 23 5,607
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
BG 0 #80 3 1,799
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #99 8 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
ID Boys 0 #110 22 4,130
BN Boys 0 #112 22 6,332
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
PH Boys 0 #149 293 11,440
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
NA Boys 0 #197 39 6,830
MO Boys 0 #200 24 5,842
BG Girls 0 #204 20 3,559
LU Boys 0 #204 15 4,970
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
TW Boys 0 #222 20 7,111
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AO Boys 0 #241 9 5,568
SA 0 #241 55 10,560
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
GR Boys 0 #251 17 6,912
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
CN Boys 0 #275 45 9,639
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #299 7 6,530
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
NL Girls 0 #306 1,127 5,933
Austria Boys 0 #308 138 2,180
MY 0 #314 17 12,352
Canada Boys 2008 #319 5 2,355
NL 0 #324 68 2,481
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
IT Boys 0 #377 2,910 10,046
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
MX 0 #396 18 8,339
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
France Boys 2008 #400 3 2,747
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
Germany 0 #422 16 2,542
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
ZA 0 #425 23 14,421
HK Boys 0 #436 92 12,905
Spain 0 #440 13 2,326
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
CR Boys 0 #463 25 10,188
PA Boys 0 #470 12 9,305
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
GT Boys 0 #492 8 7,625
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
BH 0 #513 41 17,937
MX Boys 0 #521 605 16,355
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
PS Boys 0 #524 25 10,655
CM Boys 0 #528 23 12,054
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IR Boys 0 #560 6 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
SG Girls 0 #573 14 18,916
IL Boys 0 #580 28 10,983
SG Boys 0 #582 116 17,960
IT 0 #583 133 4,183
NL Boys 0 #587 399 5,873
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
QA Boys 0 #600 108 18,093
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
KW Boys 0 #695 75 18,755
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
BR Boys 0 #724 28 12,213
Germany Boys 0 #739 215 5,697
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #820 19 4,949
OM Boys 0 #843 39 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #844 87 5,610
PE Boys 0 #844 35 14,506
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
ZA Boys 0 #879 308 25,619
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
SA Boys 0 #890 887 28,008
NG Boys 0 #899 53 16,906
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
AE Boys 0 #913 180 22,615
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
SA Girls 0 #916 20 25,931
MY Boys 0 #945 167 25,439
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
IN Boys 0 #991 11 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,079 63 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,261 186 9,415
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Gerry is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
France
United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Gerry

Gerry is predominantly a boy's name.
Gerry is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɛri/ (JER-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jerry, Geri, Gerrie, Jerri and Gerie.
Yes, very popular — Gerry ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Gerry ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Gerry's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 5 notable people named Gerry are in our database, including Elbridge Gerry (Politician), Gerry Adams (Politician), Geraldine James (Actor).