Gerard

Gerard: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “spear brave”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: jə-RARD · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From a Germanic name composed of ger 'spear' and hard 'brave, hardy.' Used in French, Dutch, English, and other European languages.

French names English names Dutch names Names meaning warrior Names meaning brave Names meaning strength Classic names International names

How popular is Gerard?

202435.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Gerard in 2024115

2024 rank#1,527 boys

Peak year1956

Total US babies since 188058,833

Gerard is steady now but far below its 1956 peak.

Names like Gerard

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Gerardospear brave · Germanic
Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic

Gerard questions

What does the name Gerard mean?

Gerard means "spear brave". It comes from Germanic. From a Germanic name composed of ger 'spear' and hard 'brave, hardy.' Used in French, Dutch, English, and other European languages.

Is Gerard a boy or girl name?

Gerard is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Gerard?

115 US babies were named Gerard in 2024. Its peak year was 1956.

How do you pronounce Gerard?

Gerard is usually pronounced jə-RARD.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.