Gerold name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gerold ge-ro-ld
Meaning: Spear Ruler, Form of Gerald and Rule
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What does Gerold mean?

Gerold's meaning is Rules by the Spear, Form of Gerald or Rule is principally used in German, Danish, Finnish, English and Swedish that originated from Germanic and Old High German is aimed at boys.

Gerold is a version of dominant and ever lasting Gerald. Gerald is variation of Gerwald. Gerald is abridged form of Fitzgerald. Gerald is equivalent of Gerwald in English and German languages.

Gerald's meaning is Ruler of the Spear, Rule and Spear Warrior is originated from Germanic and Old French. Gerold is variation of Gerwald. Origin of Trendy Gerwald is in Old High German language, meaning of Gerwald is "Prevail and Spear".

How do I pronounce Gerold?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Gerold as ge-ro-ld.

Variants of Gerold

Gerwald, Gerald, Garald, Harald

How popular is the name Gerold?

Gerold is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1912 and was last seen in 2002, during its 88 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1939, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 611 on boy names chart when 90 babies were named Gerold. Over 2962 babies in United States have been named Gerold. But Gerold is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 5000 have the name.

As per our findings, over 30000 people has been named Gerold globally.

YearRankBirths
200276388
200192356
199999085
199875577
199569897
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Facts

Gerold in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5394
Sweden2433
Denmark40

Numerological analysis of Gerold

If number 11 is your soul urge no, it reveals your deepest desires. You secretly wish to inspire people with your life. Learn how to separate reality from illusion. Widen your perspective and become more aware of your own existence. You are persistent to always get where you indented to. You like disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with your soul. Use your brain when it comes to social interaction.

Other names similar to Gerold

  •  Olis - Meaning of Olis is A Powerful Man is used as a gender insensitive name is rooted from Germanic
  •  Balderik means Brave Ruler and Bold Ruler Brave Ruler aimed at baby boys is originated from Germanic. Balderik is derivative of Baldric.
  •  Hildeburg means Fight or Castle is used notably in English and German used as a baby girl name is rooted from Old High German and Germanic
  •  Herménégild means Hostage of the God Irmin is originated from German
  •  Leopolda - Origin of Leopolda is in Old High German, meaning of Leopolda is "Folk or Bold" is used for baby girls

Sibling Names for Gerold

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Famous people named Gerold

  • Gerold Bührer, Swiss politician and member of the National Council
  • Gerold Löffler, Swiss bobsledder
  • Gerold Schwarzenbach, Swiss chemist
  • Gerold of Vinzgau, count in Kraichgau and Anglachgau
  • Gerold Wunstel in Ruprecht as Actor
  • Writer Gerold Frank, renowned for movie Too Much, Too Soon

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