Boy name
Gerardus name meaning
“spear; strong or brave”
Gerardus is a masculine Latinized form of the Germanic name Gerard, whose elements mean spear and strong or brave. Its meaning follows those two elements in Gerard. The form Gerardus reflects the name's adaptation into Latin, while Gerard provides the underlying Germanic name and meaning.
What does Gerardus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gerardus
Gerardus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Gerard, whose elements mean spear and strong or brave.
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 Gerardus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gerardus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Gerardus Vincent Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Gerardus: spear; strong or brave
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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Meaning of each word
- Gerardus: spear; strong or brave
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Nicholas: victory of the people
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Gerardus Nehemia
Meaning of each word
- Gerardus: spear; strong or brave
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
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Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Gerardus: spear; strong or brave
- Timothy: one who honors God
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Gerardus Natalis
Meaning of each word
- Gerardus: spear; strong or brave
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Gerardus Oktavianus Louis
Meaning of each word
- Gerardus: spear; strong or brave
- Oktavianus: the eighth
- Louis: renowned in battle
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How to pronounce Gerardus
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦺꦫꦂꦢꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮨᮛᮁᮓᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Gerardus a boy’s name?
Yes, Gerardus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gerardus ranks #1,811 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gerardus
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 Gerardus
- Gerardus Polla · b. 1948
- Gerardus Gantur
- Gerardus Handi Argasetya · b. 1949
- Gerardus Kaibu · b. 1957
- Gerardus Laian · b. 1972
- Gerardus Lerebulan · b. 1975
- Gerardus Rahail · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Gerardus
What is the meaning of Gerardus?
Gerardus means spear; strong or brave. Gerardus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Gerard, whose elements mean spear and strong or brave.
Is Gerardus a boy’s name?
Yes, Gerardus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gerardus?
Gerardus is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Gerardus have?
Gerardus has 3 syllables (Ge-rar-dus) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Gerardus?
Gerardus ranks #1,811 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gerardus?
Some ideas: Gerardus Vincent Bonaventura; Gerardus Damara Nicholas; Gerardus Nehemia.
Famous people named Gerardus?
Notable people named Gerardus include Gerardus Polla, Gerardus Gantur, Gerardus Handi Argasetya.
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