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Gerald

male

Meaning

"Rule of the Spear"

From Germanic elements meaning spear and rule, introduced into English usage through Norman influence and medieval naming patterns.

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Popularity History of Gerald

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1167Ranked in 2024

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#1167

Gerald was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-136

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Gerald Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gerald

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Famous Geralds

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    Gerald Ford
    38th President of the United States

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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