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Gerald name meaning
First Name
450k
in the U.S.
since 1880
450k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gerald mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Gerald
User Submitted Origins
English
48%
German
38%
Irish
8%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 submissions from Turkey and the United States agree the name Gerald means "Rule of spear" and is of African origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Gerald means "Ger(Rule)rald(spear) means Rule of spear".
- According to a user from Pennsylvania, U.S., the name Gerald means "Spear ruler of strength".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Gerald is of Welsh origin and means "Man of the spear".
- A submission from Tanzania, United Republic of says the name Gerald means "Kindness Ruler".
- A submission from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Gerald means "Sword and ruler".
- A submission from Zambia says the name Gerald means "KindNess" and is of African origin.
- A user from Zambia says the name Gerald means "Brave and might".
- A user from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Gerald is of English origin and means "Elephant".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Old French, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz (“spear”) + *waldą (“might, power”). The name was brought to England by the Normans. It survived in Ireland, and was revived in the 19th century.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A surname.
- A village in the Rural Municipality of Spy Hill No. 152, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- A former unincorporated community in Dale County, Alabama.
- An unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States.
- A small city in Franklin County, Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Henry County, Ohio.
- The former name of Ponder, a town in Texas.
Gerald was also found in the following language(s): German
Notable Persons Named Gerald
Notable Persons Named Gerald
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford was a 38th President of the United States, 40th Vice President of the United States, House Minority Leader, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives, and Republican Conference Chairman of the. Gerald was born on July 14th, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. He left this life on December 26th, 2006.
G-Eazy
G-Eazy is a hip hop music rapping, songwriter, and hip hop production. G-Eazy was given the name Gerald Earl Gillum on May 24th, 1989.
Sir Gerald Kaufman
Sir Gerald Kaufman is a for Manchester Gorton, for Manchester Ardwick, Father of the House, Shadow Foreign Secretary, Shadow Home Secretary, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Member of Parliament, forManchester Gorton, forManchester Ardwick, Food, and Rural Affairs. Gerald was born on June 21st, 1930 in Leeds.
Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller is a comedian and actor. Jerry was given the name Gerald Isaac Stiller on June 8th, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Maxwell
Maxwell is a contemporary r&b, soul music, neo soul, quiet storm, funk, and jazz singer-songwriter and record producer. He plays Piano, Guitar, Moog synthesizer, and Vocals. He holds the title Sumthin' Sumthin'". His most notable accomplishments were from 1991 to 2002. Maxwell was given the name Gerald Maxwell Rivera on May 23rd, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is a journalist, talk show host, writer, and attorney. He has been prominent since 1970. Geraldo was given the name Gerald Michael Rivera on July 4th, 1943 in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
- Gerald McRaneyActor
- Gerry RaffertyMusician
- Gerald Brosseau GardnerTea and Rubber Planter
- Burt YoungActor
- The Duke of WestminsterOffice Holder
- Jerry TrainorActor
- Jerry Buss
- Gerald GreenBasketball Player
- Jerry MathersActor
- Gerry MulliganMusician
- Gerald BullScientist
- Jerry OnlyMusician
- Gerald WallaceBasketball Player
- Gerry AndersonFilm and Television Producer
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gerald
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gerald
Matt Gerald
Matt was born on May 2nd, 1970 in Miami.
A Guy Called Gerald
A Guy Called Gerald is an acid house, drum, bass, techno, and electronica musician. A was given the name Gerald Simpson on February 16th, 1967.
John J. Fitz Gerald
John was born on March 7th, 1893. He died on March 17th, 1963.
Alfreda Gerald
Alfreda Gerald is a rhythm, blues, gospel music, and opera musician.
Ed Fitz Gerald
Ed Fitz Gerald is a baseball. Ed was born on May 21st, 1924 in Santa Ynez, California.
Gaston Gerald
Gaston Gerald is a farmer and ranch. Gaston was born on October 20th, 1931.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Gerald | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 46.30% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 46.32% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.59% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.23% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.45% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Gerald
People with the last name Gerald are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Gerald
| #69 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #8 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #6 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |