Gerald
ge-ra-ld
US Popularity:2145
Origin:German
Meaning:Power of the spear
Gerald is a boy’s name that shares origins in Old English, French, and German. Meaning “power of the spear,” Gerald is based on the Germanic elements gaizaz and waldą. During the first half of the 20th century, Gerald was commonplace across the United States and was the name of the 38th president, Gerald Ford. The name has since fallen silent on baby name charts but certainly has its own vintage charm and fantastic history.
Famous People Named Gerald
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Gerald FordUnited States President
- Gerald GreenBasketball Player
- Gerald McCoyFootball Player
- Gerald McRaneyTV Actor
Gerald Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gerald is currently #1986 on The Bump
Boy:Gerald is currently #1119 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gerald is currently #2145 in U.S. births
Boy:Gerald is currently #1022 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1022
in 2023
+ 46
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Gerald
Behind the Name, Gerald, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Gerald (English)
Britannica, Gerald Ford, president of the United States, April 2024
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