Gerald: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A ruler with the spear, brave and commanding.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #958
- Peak
- #19 in 1936
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gerald Means
Gerald is a boy name of English origin. A ruler with the spear, brave and commanding.
How Popular Gerald Is
Gerald currently ranks #958 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #19 in 1936. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Gerald
- Gerald reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #19 in 1936.
- Once a top name, Gerald has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Gerald has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Gerald is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Gerald
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gerald
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gerald.
Questions About Gerald
What does Gerald mean?
Gerald is a boy name of English origin. A ruler with the spear, brave and commanding.
How popular is Gerald?
Gerald currently ranks #958 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #19 in 1936. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Gerald come from?
Gerald comes from English roots. Gerald reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #19 in 1936.
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