Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, English
Meaning: Spear ruler, Mighty with a Spear, Spear Warrior
Pronunciation: JEH-ruhld, /ˈdʒɛrəld/, JH EH R AH L D
Popularity Rank: #1,826
Derived from the Germanic name Gerwald, composed of the elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). It was introduced to England by the Normans and has been commonly used since the Middle Ages.
The name Gerald is of Germanic, English origin and means Spear ruler, Mighty with a Spear, Spear Warrior, Ruler of the Spear. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gerald is commonly found in United States of America, France, South Africa, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JEH-ruhld
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɛrəld/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH R AH L D
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Gerald is recorded 36,340 times globally, ranking it as the 1,826th most common name worldwide.
Gerald is most prevalent in United States of America, with 8,293 occurrences, making it the 639th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Gerald is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #639 | 1 : 218 |
| France | #686 | 1 : 297 |
| South Africa | #607 | 1 : 684 |
| Austria | #73 | 1 : 33 |
| United Kingdom | #745 | 1 : 299 |
| Germany | #482 | 1 : 205 |
| Nigeria | #1,102 | 1 : 1,018 |
| Chile | #695 | 1 : 563 |
| Costa Rica | #257 | 1 : 134 |
| Singapore | #407 | 1 : 606 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gerald from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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