US Popularity:2964
Origin:German
Meaning:Spear ruler; Brave spearman; Strong with spear
Gerard is a baby boy name of German origin whose might and strength inspired variations across Europe, especially in Britain. Surprisingly, Gerard is the forging of two meaningful elements, the Germanic ger, meaning “spear,” and hard, meaning “strong” or “brave.” And so, Gerard is born, boasting a title that means “spear ruler,” “brave spearman,” or “strong with spear.” Brimming with focus and determination, the name naturally went on to pierce the hearts of many cultures. Introduced to the English language following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, Gerard has inspired iterations among the French with a variant like Jerard, as well as the Spanish Jerardo. Infused with purpose, Gerard will no doubt instill the same unwavering drive to your burgeoning baby.

Gerard Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Gerard is currently #2309 on The Bump
Boy:Gerard is currently #1305 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Gerard is currently #2964 in U.S. births
Boy:Gerard is currently #1406 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1406
in 2023
+ 21
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Gerard, December 2022

  • WordSense Dictionary, Gerard

  • Name Doctor, Gerard

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 107

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 408, 435, 436

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