Jerko is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
given name Jerko Bulić (1924–2008), Yugoslav sprinter Jerko Skračić (1918–1945 or 1947), Croatian journalist and poet Jerko Ješa Denegri, Serbian art historian and art critic Jerko Marinić Kragić (born 1991), Croatian water polo player Jerko Leko (born 1980), Croatian football player and manager Jerko Ivanković Lijanović (born 1969), Bosnian businessman and politician Jerko Matulić (born 1990), Croatian handball player Jerko Rukavina (1796–1879), Croatian soldier Jerko Tipurić (born 1960), Croatian football player and manager
surname Stane Jerko (born 1937), Slovenian fashion photographer
See also Jeronim Jere (name)