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The name Jerry is a shortened form of the name Gerald or Gerard. It is of Old German origin, meaning "ruler with a spear" or "brave with a spear." The name was popularized in the 20th century as a nickname for the given name Gerald. Jerry can also be used as a standalone name and has been used as a character name in popular culture such as in the cartoon Tom and Jerry or Jerry Seinfeld from the TV show Seinfeld. In the United States, it peaked in popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, and gradually decreased in popularity over time. However, it remains a popular choice for baby names.

According to data from BabyCenter, the name Jerry is most popular in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is also popular in Canada and several European countries including the Netherlands and Norway.

If you are looking for names that sound similar to Jerry, there are plenty of options to choose from. Some of these names might even have the same meaning or origin as Jerry. Here are a few suggestions:

• Jeremy
• Jared
• Geri
• Gerry
• Jarek
• Jerald
• Jerrold
• Jerrick
• Gerri
• Jeremie
• Jerrad
• Jeremias