Gerald

Meaning of Gerald

Gerald means "ruler with a spear". It combines the Germanic words for spear and rule.

Gerald has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gerald

After ranking as high as #382 in 2000, Gerald has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gerald

• Gerald Ford
  Former U.S. President
• Gerald Butler
  Scottish actor and producer
• Gerald Levert
  American R&B singer
• Gerald Green
  American professional basketball player
• Gerald Albright
  American jazz saxophonist

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Questions about the name Gerald

What does the name Gerald mean?

Gerald means gerald means "ruler with a spear". it combines the germanic words for spear and rule, and it comes from German origins.

Is Gerald a boy's or a girl's name?

Gerald is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gerald?

Gerald did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Gerald most popular?

Gerald peaked at #382 in 2000.