Jerry

Jerry is an English name that originated as a pet form of both Gerald and Gerard, names of Germanic origin combining the elements gar, meaning spear, and wald or hard, meaning rule or brave. It also functions as a diminutive of Jeremy, the English form of the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning Yahweh will exalt. The name gained wide popularity in the twentieth century, particularly in the United States, carried by numerous cultural figures including comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musician Jerry Lee Lewis. Related forms include Gerry, Gerald, Gerard, and Jeremy.