Gerd is a girl's name of Norse Mythology origin meaning “Enclosure; goddess of the earth.” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Gerry. As of 2025, Gerd ranks #168 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #162 in 2020.
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GARD
Phonetic spelling
Currently #168 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Gerd means “Enclosure; goddess of the earth.” It is a girl's name of Norse Mythology origin.
Gerd is pronounced GARD.
Gerd is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Gerd currently ranks #168 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Gerd include Gerry.
Middle names that pair well with Gerd include Gerd Maeve, Gerd Sage, Gerd Claire.
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