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Jerry Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "jerry" is "ruler of the spear", and is used often for "boys".

Name
jerry
Meaning
ruler of the spear
Pronunciation
jer-ee
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Jerry Name Details

The name Jerry is a diminutive form of the name Gerald, which is of Germanic origin. It was derived from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. The name Jerry gained popularity as an independent given name in the 20th century and has been commonly used for boys.

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