Gerry
Ruler with the spear (Germanic via English, from Gerald) or brave spear (from Gerard)
Gerry is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 165, with 52,192 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Ruler with the spear (Germanic via English, from Gerald) or brave spear (from Gerard)
Gerry originated in English as a pet form of Gerald, Gerard, or occasionally Jerome. In the Philippines, it became popular during the 20th century under American influence as an independent legal given name as well as a common nickname.
Gerry is an English diminutive of Germanic names such as Gerald ('spear ruler') or Gerard ('brave spear'). It entered Philippine naming traditions largely during and following the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given directly on birth certificates rather than as a formal Gerald or Gerard. Common in Generation X and Baby Boomer demographics in the Philippines.
Related forms
- Jerry English
- Gerardo Spanish
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Gerry with common surname pairs
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Is Gerry a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Gerry is number 165, with 52,192 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.