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Gerard

male

Meaning

"Spear Brave"

From Germanic elements meaning spear and brave, transmitted widely through medieval French and broader European naming.

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Popularity History of Gerard

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1529Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1529

Gerard was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-123

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.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gerard

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, French
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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