Jerald

Jerald: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Jerald

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, a nonstandard spelling of Gerald.

How popular is Jerald?

26U.S. babies in 2025
#223peak rank (1942)
26,293babies since 1880

Since 1880, 102 girls and 26,191 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerald (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3870 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #223 in 1942. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jerald FAQ

What does the name Jerald mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a nonstandard spelling of Gerald.

What is the origin of the name Jerald?

Jerald is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Jerald?

Since 1880, 102 girls and 26,191 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerald (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3870 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #223 in 1942. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jerald a boy or girl name?

Jerald is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 102 girls and 26,191 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.