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Gerard Gerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic language, Proto-Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other Germanic name, early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful ...

Gerald Gerald is a masculine given name derived from the Germanic languages prefix ''ger-'' ("spear") and suffix ''-wald'' ("rule"). Gerald is a Norman French variant of the Germanic name. An Old English equivalent name was Garweald, the likely original ...

or Geraldine. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Elbridge Gerry Elbridge Gerry ( ; July 17, 1744 – November 23, 1814) was an American Founding Father, merchant, politician, and diplomat who served as the fifth vice president of the United States under President James Madison from 1813 until his death i ...

(1744–1814), fifth US vice president (1813–1814) after whom the term ''gerrymander'' was named **

Ann Gerry Ann Thompson Gerry ( ; August 12, 1763 – March 17, 1849) was the second lady of the United States from 1813 to 1814 as the wife of Vice President Elbridge Gerry. Life Ann Thompson was the daughter of James Thompson (1727–1812) a wealthy I ...

(1763–1849), wife of Elbridge ***

Thomas Russell Gerry Thomas Russell Gerry (December 8, 1794 – October 8, 1848) was an American sailor who was active in the Sons of the American Revolution and was a son of the fifth U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry. Early life Gerry was born on December 8, 1794 ...

(1794–1848), son of Elbridge and Ann ****

Elbridge Thomas Gerry Elbridge Thomas Gerry (December 25, 1837 – February 18, 1927), usually called "Commodore" Gerry due to the office he held with the New York Yacht Club from 1886 to 1892, was an American lawyer and reformer. His paternal grandfather was U.S. ...

(1837–1927), American lawyer and reformer, son of Thomas ***** Peter G. Gerry (1879–1957), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, great grandson of Elbridge ****** Edith Stuyvesant Gerry (1873–1958), American philanthropist and wife of Peter ****** Elbridge T. Gerry Sr. (1908–1999), American banker and polo player, great-great grandson of the vice president ****** Robert L. Gerry Jr. (1911–1979), American polo player, brother of Elbridge Sr ******* Robert L. Gerry III (born 1937), American businessman, son of Robert L. Jr *

Alan Gerry Alan Gerry (born December 24, 1929)
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(born 1929), American billionaire and founder of Cablevision Industries *

Elbridge Gerry (Maine politician) Elbridge Gerry (December 6, 1813 – April 10, 1886) was an American lawyer, who served as a U.S. Congressman from Maine from 1849 to 1851. Biography Gerry was born on December 6, 1813, in Waterford, Massachusetts (now in Maine); he was the ...

(1813–1886), American lawyer and politician * Eloise Gerry (1885–1970), American forestry research scientist *

Nathan Gerry Nathan Gerry (born February 23, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Nebraska and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the ...

(born 1995), American football player * Robert Gerry (politician) (1858–1931), American politician

Given name

* Gerard

Gerry Adams Gerard Adams (; born 6 October 1948) is a retired Irish Republican politician who was the president of Sinn Féin between 13 November 1983 and 10 February 2018, and served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Louth from 2011 to 2020. From 1983 to 19 ...

(born 1948), Irish republican politician * Gerry Adams Sr. (1926–2003), Irish Republic Army volunteer, father of the Irish politician and alleged abuser of his family * Gerry Adams (fencer) (born 1962), Australian fencer * Doroteo Gerardo

Gerry Alanguilan Doroteo Gerardo N. Alanguilan Jr. (20 January 1968 – 21 December 2019), also known in the Philippines by his alias Komikero, was a Filipino comic book artist, writer, and architect from San Pablo, Laguna. He was an important figure in the Ph ...

Jr. (1968–2019), Filipino comic book artist and writer * Gerald Alexander

Gerry Anderson Gerald Alexander Anderson (; 14 April 1929 – 26 December 2012) was an English television and film producer, director, writer and occasional voice artist, who is known for his futuristic television programmes, especially his 1960s production ...

English producer and director (1929–2012) * Gerald

Gerry Armstrong (activist) Gerald "Gerry" Armstrong is a critic of the Church of Scientology and a former member. As an archivist and assistant to L. Ron Hubbard's biographer, he discovered the truth about Hubbard's life history which impugned the Church's fantastic and ...

(born 1946), critic and former member of the Church of Scientology * Gerard

Gerry Armstrong (footballer) Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur. He spent the majority of his career in England, as well as having a spell in Spain. He represented the Northern Ireland national ...

(born 1954), Northern Irish footballer *

Gerry Barney Gerald Lawrence Barney (born ) is a British designer, best known for his 1965 British Rail Double Arrow, which is still in use in the UK. In 1960, aged 21, Barney started his career at the Design Research Unit (DRU) as a lettering artist, a ...

(born 1939), British designer *

Gerry Bohanon Gerry Bohanon (born November 26, 1999) is an American college football quarterback for the BYU Cougars who previously played for the South Florida Bulls and the Baylor Bears. Early life Bohanon attended Earle High School in Earle, Arkansas. As ...

(born 1999), American football player * Joseph Gaétan Robert Gérald

Gerry Boulet Joseph Gaétan Robert Gérald (Gerry) Boulet (March 1, 1946 – July 18, 1990) was a French Canadian rock singer.

(1946–1990), Canadian rock singer *

Gerry Bertier Gerry Bertier ( ; August 20, 1953 – March 20, 1981) was a high school American football player and Paralympian. He became known for his participation on the 1971 Virginia State Champion football T. C. Williams High School team, and their port ...

(1953–1981), Virginia high school football player *

Gerry Brown (disambiguation) Gerry Brown (born 1958) is an American recording engineer. Gerry Brown is also the name of: * Gerry Brown (ice hockey) (1917–1998), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Gerry Brown (drummer) (born 1951), American jazz drummer * Gerry Bro ...

* Gerard

Gerry Brownlee Gerard Anthony Brownlee (born 4 February 1956) is a New Zealand politician and the 32nd speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He was first elected as a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for Ilam (New Zealand elec ...

(born 1956), New Zealand politician *

Gerry Byrne (politician) Gerry Byrne, (born September 27, 1966) is a Canadian politician who was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1996 to 2015 representing Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, and a cabinet minister in the government of Jea ...

(born 1966), Canadian politician * Gerald

Gerry Byrne (footballer, born 1938) Gerald Byrne (29 August 1938 – 28 November 2015) was an English association football, footballer who spent his List of one-club men in association football, entire playing career at Liverpool F.C., Liverpool. He was a member of England's 1966 ...

(1938–2015), English footballer * Gerald

Gerry Cheevers Gerald Michael Cheevers (born December 7, 1940) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) between 1961 and 1980. Cheevers is best known for his two s ...

(born 1940), Canadian retired National Hockey League goaltender, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame *

Gerry Cinnamon Gerard Crosbie (born 1 October 1984), professionally known as Gerry Cinnamon, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist. In 2020 his second album, ''The Bonny'', reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and became the third bigges ...

, Scottish musician born Gerald Crosbie in 1985 * Gerry Collins (disambiguation) * Gerry Cooney (born 1956), American former boxer *

Gerry Davis (disambiguation) Gerry Davis may refer to: *Gerry Davis (umpire) (born 1953), Major League baseball umpire *Gerry Davis (outfielder) (born 1958), Major League baseball outfielder *Gerry Davis (screenwriter) (1930–1991), British writer for television and film See ...

Gerry Dee Gerry Dee (born Gerard Francis-John Donoghue;Profile
, oct.ca; accessed February ...

, Canadian comedian born Gerard Donoghue in 1968 * Gerry De Silva (born 1940), general,

Commander of the Sri Lanka Army The Commander of the Army () is the title of the professional head of the Sri Lanka Army. The current Commander of the Army is Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo. The post's precursor was known as Commander of the Ceylon Defence Force. Se ...

from 1994-1996 * Gerry Dick, American journalist and host of Inside Indiana Business * Gerry Duggan, American writer *

Geraldine Ferraro Geraldine Anne Ferraro (August 26, 1935 March 26, 2011) was an American politician, diplomat, and attorney. She served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985, and was the Democratic Party's nominee for vice presiden ...

(1935–2011), American attorney and politician, first female US vice presidential candidate * Gerald

Gerry Francis Gerald Charles James Francis (born 6 December 1951) is an English former footballer and manager. Playing career Francis made his first team debut for Queens Park Rangers against Liverpool in March 1969. He was captain and central midfield play ...

(born 1951), English former footballer and manager * Gerald Gerry Francis (footballer, born 1933) (1933–2025), South African-born footballer, first black footballer to play for Leeds United * Pierce Gerry Geran (1896–1981), American ice hockey player * Gerry Gibeault (born 1953), Canadian politician * Gerry Glaude (1927–2017), Canadian ice hockey defenceman * Gerald

Gerry Goffin Gerald Goffin (February 11, 1939 – June 19, 2014) was an American lyricist. Collaborating initially with his first wife, Carole King, he co-wrote many international pop hits of the early and mid-1960s, including the US No.1 hits " Will You L ...

(1939–2014), American lyricist, husband of Carole King *

Gerry Harris (disambiguation) Jerry Harris or Gerry Harris may refer to: *Gerry Harris (1935–2020), English footballer * Jerry Harris (artist) (1945–2016), American artist and writer * Jerry Harris (scientist) (fl. 1970s–present), American geophysicist * Gerry Harris (acad ...

, multiple people *

Gerry Harvey Gerry Harvey (born 18 September 1939) is an Australian entrepreneur best known for being the executive chairman of Harvey Norman Holdings, a company which runs Australian retail chain Harvey Norman. He co-founded it with Ian Norman in 1982. ...

(born 1939), Australian entrepreneur * Gerald

Gerry Hitchens Gerald Archibald Hitchens (8 October 1934 – 13 April 1983) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward. Early career Hitchens was born in the village of Rawnsley, Staffordshire, near Cannock, and began his career as a coal miner. ...

(1934–1983), English footballer * Gerald

Gerry Kearby Gerald "Gerry" Kearby (June 22, 1947 – August 6, 2012) was an entrepreneur who rose to prominence during the " dot-com" boom of the late 1990s. He worked predominantly with music and audio-related electronics and software companies. He was co ...

(1947–2012), entrepreneur of the "dot-com" boom of the late 1990s * Gerard

Gerry Kelly Gerard Kelly (; born 5 April 1953) is an Irish republican politician and former Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteer who played a leading role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement on 10 April 1998. He is cur ...

(born 1953), Irish republican politician and former Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteer * Gerald

Gerry Kelly (broadcaster) Gerald "Gerry" Kelly (born 20 September 1948) is a Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist, best known for his presenting career at UTV where he presented the Friday night talk and variety show '' Kelly'' from 1989 until 2005. From April 200 ...

(born 1948), Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist * Gerard Gerry Kelly (footballer) (1908–1983), English footballer *

Gerry Leonard Gerry Leonard (born 26 February 1962) is an Irish guitarist known for his harmonic and ambient guitar style and for his work with David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Duncan Sheik and many others. He has a solo projec ...

(born 1961/1962), Irish musician * Gerald

Gerry Lindgren Gerald Paul Lindgren (born March 9, 1946) is an American track and field runner who set many long-standing high school and national records in the United States. In 1965, Lindgren and Billy Mills both broke the world record for the six-mile run w ...

(born 1946), American track and field runner * Gerry McMonagle, political figure in Ireland * Gerry McCoy (born 1960), Scottish footballer * Gerard

Gerry Marsden Gerard Marsden MBE (24 September 1942 – 3 January 2021) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and television personality, best known for being leader of the Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers. He was the younger brother of fellow ...

(1942–2021), English musician, frontman of Gerry and the Pacemakers * Gerry Morrow (born 1949), Martinique-born Canadian professional wrestler * Gerald

Gerry Mulligan Gerald Joseph Mulligan (April 6, 1927 – January 20, 1996), also known as Jeru, was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, pianist, composer and arranger. Though primarily known as one of the leading jazz baritone saxophonists—playing t ...

(1927–1996), American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer *

Gerry Murphy (disambiguation) Gerry Murphy may refer to: *Gerry Murphy (poet) (born 1952), Irish poet *Gerry Murphy (football manager) (1943–2025), Irish caretaker manager of Huddersfield Town F.C. *Gerry Murphy (rugby union, born 1926) (1926–2014), rugby union player from ...

Gerry O'Connor (disambiguation) Gerry O'Connor may refer to: * Gerry O'Connor (fiddler), Irish fiddle player * Gerry O'Connor (banjo player) (born 1960), tenor banjo player * Gerry O'Connor (hurling manager) (born 1966), Irish hurling manager and former player See also * Jerry ...

* Geronimo

Gerry Peñalosa Geronimo "Gerry" J. Peñalosa (born August 7, 1972) is a Filipino former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2010. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC super-flyweight title from 1997 to 1998, and the WBO bantamweight ...

(born 1972), Filipino former boxer and WBC and WBO world champion * Gerald

Gerry Peyton Gerald Joseph Peyton (born 20 May 1956) is a football coach and former footballer who is the interim coach of Indian Super League club Odisha FC. A goalkeeper, Peyton had lengthy spells with Fulham and AFC Bournemouth. Following his retirement, ...

(born 1956), Irish former football goalkeeper and coach * Gerry Philipsen (born 1944), American academic and ethnographer *

Gerry Phillips Gerry Phillips (born September 11, 1940) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Ontario Liberal Party, Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represented the eastern Toronto riding of Scarborough—Agincourt (prov ...

(born 1940), Canadian politician * Gerald

Gerry Rafferty Gerald Rafferty (16 April 1947– 4 January 2011) was a Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. He was a founding member of Stealers Wheel, whose biggest hit was "Stuck in the Middle with You" in 1973. His solo hits in the ...

(1947–2011), Scottish singer and songwriter * Gerard Gerry Reynolds (Irish politician) (born 1961), Irish politician * Gerald Gerry Reynolds (British politician) (1927–1969), British politician *

Gerardo Roxas Gerardo Manuel de Leon Roxas Sr. (; August 25, 1923 – April 19, 1982), better known as Gerry Roxas, was a Filipino lawyer and politician. As a representative of the Capiz's 1st congressional district, 1st District of Capiz (1957 to 1963) a ...

(1924–1982), Filipino politician *

Gerry Ryan (disambiguation) Gerry Ryan (1956–2010) was an Irish presenter. Gerry Ryan may also refer to: * Gerry Ryan (footballer) (1955–2023), Irish footballer * Gerry Ryan (businessman), Australian businessman See also *Jeri Ryan Jeri Lynn Ryan (née Zimmermann; bo ...

* Phillip Edward Gerald Gerry Sayer (1905–1942), chief test pilot for Gloster Aircraft * Geraldine Mary

Gerry Scott Gerry Scott Foulds (born Geraldine Mary Boldy; 4 November 1944 – 25 April 2007) was an English production designer. Biography Born Geraldine Mary Boldy in Bradford, West Yorkshire, she graduated with qualifications in art from Bradford Colle ...

(1944–2007), English television production designer * Virginio Gerry Scotti (born 1956), Italian television presenter * Gerry Sharpe (disambiguation) * Gerald

Gerry Sherry Gerry is both a surname and a masculine or feminine given name. As a given name, it is often a short form (hypocorism) of Gerard, Gerald or Geraldine. Notable people with the name include: Surname *Elbridge Gerry (1744–1814), fifth US vice pres ...

, American football player * Gerald

Gerry Spence Gerald Leonard Spence (born January 8, 1929) is a semi-retired American trial lawyer and author. He is a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame and is the founder of the Trial Lawyers College. Spence has never lost a criminal trial before a jur ...

(born 1929), American semi-retired trial lawyer * Gerald Gerry Steinberg (1945–2015), British politician * Gerard Gerry Sutcliffe (born 1953), British politician * Gerald Gerry Tuttle (1926–2006), American football player * Gerald

Gerry Ward (basketball) Gerald W. Ward (born September 6, 1941) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'4" (1.93 m) guard, Ward starred at Boston College from 1960 to 1963. He scored 1,112 points over the course of his collegiate career, and grabbed ...

(born 1941), American retired National Basketball Association player * Gerald Gerry Ward (footballer) (1936–1994), English footballer * Gerry

Bubba Watson Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson Jr. (born November 5, 1978) is an American professional golfer. He has two major championships, with victories at the Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014, and a total of 12 PGA Tour wins. In February 2015, Watson reac ...

(born 1978), American golfer * Gerry Williams (footballer) (1877–1901), Australian rules footballer

Fictional characters

* Gerry, a character from ''

The Ridonculous Race ''Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race'' (also known as ''Total Drama: The Ridonculous Race'' or simply ''The Ridonculous Race'') is a Canadian animated reality television series which lampoons the conventions commonly found in reality tele ...

'' * Gerard 'Gerry' Keays from ''

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