Gérald name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German
Usage: French
Meaning: Spear, Rule and Throws and Governs
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What does Gérald mean?

The boy name Gérald means "Spear, Rule or Throws and Governs", prevalently used in French came from Old High German. The name is celebrated on 5 December.

Variants of Gérald

Gerwald, Gerald

How popular is the name Gérald?

Gérald was among the popular names in France. Since emerging in 1901 around 32119 babies have been given the name. When at its peak in 1973, it ranked 59th when 1602 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 116 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 33 times Gérald is a common name in Switzerland while somewhat familiar name in Belgium, Canada and Togo.

As per our evaluation, over 30000 babies have been bestowed Gérald around the globe.

Other names similar to Gérald, for name hunters

  •  Méline - Meaning of Méline is Black or Brown is used as a girl name and is commonly used in French has origin in Old Greek
  •  Marceau - Unorthodox and Contemporary Marceau is originated from Greek and Latin languages is used as a baby boy name, Marceau means "Consecrated to the God Mars or Dedicated to Mars" is specifically used in French
  •  Benoîte - Benoîte's meaning is Blessed is used in French is used as a baby girl name
  •  Solange - Curious unisex name Solange is used prevalently in French, meaning of Solange is "Religious, An Angel of the Sun or Ceremony" has origin in French and Latin
  •  Servane - Girl name Servane means "Service of God or Slave", rooted from Latin language is used in French

Famous people named Gérald

  • Gérald Godin, Quebec poet and politician
  • Gérald Larose, Quebec activist, professor
  • Gérald Poussin, Swiss artist, illustrator, painter, sculptor
  • Gérald Leblanc, Acadian poet notable for seeking his own Acadian roots and the current voices of Acadian culture
  • Gérald Merceron, French former rugby union player
  • Gérald Bloncourt, Haitian painter and photographer resident
  • Gérald Tremblay, Canadian former politician and businessman
  • Gérald Fauteux, 13th Chief Justice of Canada from 1970 to 1973
  • Gérald Beaudoin, Canadian lawyer and Senator
  • Gérald Métroz, journalist, sports consultant, writer
  • Gérald de Palmas, French singer
  • Gérald Mossé, jockey in thoroughbred horse racing
  • Gérald Cid, retired French footballer
  • Gérald Passi, Passi comes from a family of footballers
  • Gérald Laniel, Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada
  • Gérald Calderon is notable for directing movie Attaville, la véritable histoire des fourmis

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