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Gerry
UnisexMeaning of Gerry: German: 'ruler with the spear'
Gerry is a unisex name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8528th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 3688th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#8528
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3688
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
21,125
First recorded 1904 · peak 1957
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
69% boys · 31% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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