Gerardo

Meaning of Gerardo

Gerardo means "brave spear" or "strong with the spear." It combines the elements for spear and brave or strong.

Gerardo has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gerardo

Gerardo has cooled off, slipping to #678 in 2025, down from a peak of #211 in 2000.

Notable people named Gerardo

• Gerardo Ortiz
  Mexican-American singer and songwriter
• Gerardo Mejía
  Ecuadorian-American rapper and actor
• Gerardo Martino
  Argentine football manager
• Gerardo Torrado
  Mexican former soccer player
• Gerardo Bedoya
  Colombian retired footballer

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Questions about the name Gerardo

What does the name Gerardo mean?

Gerardo means gerardo means "brave spear" or "strong with the spear." it combines the elements for spear and brave or strong, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Gerardo?

In 2025, Gerardo ranked #678 for boys, down from #594 the year before.

When was Gerardo most popular?

Gerardo peaked at #211 in 2000.