Gerard
Gerard: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ · /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/
Meaning and origin of Gerard
Root meaning: “spear”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Middle English Gerard, from Old French Gerart, from Frankish *Gaiʀahard, from *gaiʀ (“spear”) + *hard(ī) (“hard, brave”).
How popular is Gerard?
Since 1880, 112 girls and 58,820 boys in the U.S. have been named Gerard (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3386 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #177 in 1954. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gerard FAQ
What does the name Gerard mean?
Gerard traces back to a root meaning "spear". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Middle English Gerard, from Old French Gerart, from Frankish *Gaiʀahard, from *gaiʀ (“spear”) + *hard(ī) (“hard, brave”).
What is the origin of the name Gerard?
Gerard is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Gerard?
Since 1880, 112 girls and 58,820 boys in the U.S. have been named Gerard (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3386 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #177 in 1954. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gerard a boy or girl name?
Gerard is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 112 girls and 58,820 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.