Gerald Name Origin

/JER-ald/

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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.

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).

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