Gerald Name Origin
/JER-ald/-
British (Caucasian) 40%
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American (Caucasian) 35%
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French (Caucasian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gerald
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Gerald is of Old German origin, derived from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. It was popularized in English-speaking countries and has historical usage among nobility and clergy.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gerald each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).