Boy name
Gerard name meaning
“strong or brave with a spear”
Gerard is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning strong or brave with a spear. It combines ger, meaning spear, with hard, meaning strong or brave. Several saints also bore the name, providing another context in which Gerard has been known.
What does Gerard mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gerard
From Germanic ger, meaning spear, and hard, meaning strong or brave. Several saints also bore this 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 Gerard
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gerard, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gerard: strong or brave with a spear
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Eugenius: of noble birth
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Meaning of each word
- Gerard: strong or brave with a spear
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Gerard Danil
Meaning of each word
- Gerard: strong or brave with a spear
- Danil: God is my judge
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Meaning of each word
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
- Gerard: strong or brave with a spear
- Sean: God is gracious
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Gerard Valentine
Meaning of each word
- Gerard: strong or brave with a spear
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Meaning of each word
- Gerard: strong or brave with a spear
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
- Yose: may God add
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How to pronounce Gerard
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦺꦫꦂꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮨᮛᮁᮓ᮪ |
Is Gerard a boy’s name?
Yes, Gerard is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gerard ranks #2,211 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 Gerard
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Gerard
- Gerard A. M. C. Kaliey · b. 1969
- Gerard Aponno · b. 1956
- Gerard Harry Steven Toar Dimpudus · b. 1977
- Gerard Jeffrey Rantung
- Gerard Mayella Kalumbang · b. 1965
- Gerard Yakobus
FAQ about the name Gerard
What is the meaning of Gerard?
Gerard means strong or brave with a spear. From Germanic ger, meaning spear, and hard, meaning strong or brave. Several saints also bore this name.
Is Gerard a boy’s name?
Yes, Gerard is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gerard?
Gerard is of European origin.
How many syllables does Gerard have?
Gerard has 2 syllables (Ge-rard) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gerard?
Gerard ranks #2,211 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 Gerard?
Some ideas: Gerard Angelo Eugenius; Gerard Ezra Natalis; Gerard Danil.
Famous people named Gerard?
Notable people named Gerard include Gerard A. M. C. Kaliey, Gerard Aponno, Gerard Harry Steven Toar Dimpudus.
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