Gerald is a boy's name of German origin meaning “Ruler with a spear. Gerald Ford served as the 38th President and is known for his post-Watergate leadership..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Gerry, Ger. As of 2020, Gerald ranks #955 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #891 in 2019.
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JER-əld
Phonetic spelling
Currently #955 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Gerald means “Ruler with a spear. Gerald Ford served as the 38th President and is known for his post-Watergate leadership..” It is a boy's name of German origin.
Gerald is pronounced JER-əld.
Gerald is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Gerald currently ranks #955 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Gerald include Gerry, Ger.
Middle names that pair well with Gerald include Gerald Rudolph, Gerald Ford, Gerald James.
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