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Gerald Meaning and Origin

Gerald is English, German given name meaning Gerald is a name of Germanic origin, meaning "rule of the spear.".

Gerald is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Gerald is currently #1068 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Gerald are Gerald McClellan, Gerald Patterson, Gerald Ford.

Gerald is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Gerald name meaning

Gerald is a name of Germanic origin, meaning "rule of the spear."

Gerald name origin

English German

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Gerald is ranked #1068 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Gerald were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Gerald in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Gerald in Canada

Celebrities named Gerald

Gerald McClellan (Boxer)
Gerald Patterson (Tennis)
Gerald Ford (Royal)
Gerald Barry ()
Gerald Finzi ()

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Gerald - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Gerald?
The meaning of the name Gerald is Gerald is a name of Germanic origin, meaning "rule of the spear.".
What is the origin of the name Gerald?
The origin of the name Gerald is English German .
Is Gerald a girl or boy name?
The name Gerald is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Gerald were boys, 0.00% of babies called Gerald were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Gerald?
According to statistics, Gerald is ranked 1068th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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