Boy name
Gerald name meaning
“ruler with a spear”
Gerald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, meaning ruler with a spear. It combines the elements ger, meaning spear, and wald, meaning rule. Gerald developed as a form of this name in European languages, carrying the meaning supplied by those two underlying elements.
What does Gerald mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gerald
From a Germanic name combining ger, meaning spear, and wald, meaning rule. Gerald developed as a European form of that name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Gerald
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gerald, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Jonathan: God has given
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Fransisco: French, from France
- Tinus: of Mars; great, venerable
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Gerald Yosep
Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Yosep: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Pit: stone, rock
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Gerald Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Xavier: a new house
- Timotheus: honoring God
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How to pronounce Gerald
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮨᮛᮜ᮪ᮓ᮪ |
Is Gerald a boy’s name?
Yes, Gerald is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gerald ranks #2,210 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gerald
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Gerald
- Gerald Pangkali · b. 1982
- Gerald Situmorang · b. 1989
- Gerald Yo · b. 1994
- Gerald Elshaday Musa · b. 1998
- Gerald Liu · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Gerald
What is the meaning of Gerald?
Gerald means ruler with a spear. From a Germanic name combining ger, meaning spear, and wald, meaning rule. Gerald developed as a European form of that name.
Is Gerald a boy’s name?
Yes, Gerald is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gerald?
Gerald is of European origin.
How many syllables does Gerald have?
Gerald has 2 syllables (Ge-rald) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gerald?
Gerald ranks #2,210 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gerald?
Some ideas: Gerald Jonathan Yordan; Gerald Fransisco Tinus; Gerald Yosep.
Famous people named Gerald?
Notable people named Gerald include Gerald Pangkali, Gerald Situmorang, Gerald Yo.
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