Jerre

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How to Pronounce Jerre

Pronounced JAIR-ee /ˈdʒɛr.i/Medium

Meaning: Jerre is an affectionate short form, usually of Geraldine (feminine of Gerald, Germanic 'ruler with the spear') or simply a spelling of Jerry. Given as a stand-alone name, it fits the mid-century fashion for -ie/-e nickname names.Low

In 30 seconds: Jerre is a pet form of Geraldine or Jerry — from a root meaning 'ruler with the spear' — used as a name in its own right (said 'JAIR-ee').

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Origin LowGermanic, English

MeaningJerre is an affectionate short form, usually of Geraldine (feminine of Gerald, Germanic 'ruler with the spear') or simply a spelling of Jerry. Given as a stand-alone name, it fits the mid-century fashion for -ie/-e nickname names.

U.S. rank (1965)#5508 ↗ Rising

1965 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1952

Total births (all-time)≈ 617

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jerre clips Geraldine — the feminine of Gerald, Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'ruler' — or simply respells Jerry. Like Bobbie or Frankie, it was a nickname many mid-century families set down as the given name.

It saw its gentle high point in the early 1950s around 1952 before fading. It was never common — only a few dozen girls a year at most.

Did you know? The same short sound served both girls (from Geraldine) and boys (from Gerald or Jerome), so mid-century records show Jerre going in more than one direction.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Jerre — pet form of Geraldine/Jerry; Gerald 'spear ruler'

Variations

JerriJerrieGerry

Nicknames

Jerre

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Jerri— a close sister spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerre mean?

Jerre is a pet form of Geraldine or Jerry, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning 'ruler with the spear'.

How do you pronounce Jerre?

It's said JAIR-ee /ˈdʒɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jerre a boy or girl name?

Jerre appears here as a girl's name, usually short for Geraldine; the same sound also served boys.

How popular is Jerre?

Jerre has always been rare in the U.S., a mid-century pet-name most seen among earlier generations.