Meaning The name Gerry is more commonly used as a pet name for more traditional names but it can also be used independently. It means 'brave' and 'ruling spear'. Origin of Gerry German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Stephen Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Gerry JER-ee Similar Names Jonny Jerry Tony Gervase Gary Garrard Garald Ossie Ossy Ember Year by Year Popularity of Gerry