Gerald
Gerald is a boy name of German origin, meaning Ruler with the spear.
What Gerald means
Ruler with the spear.
Gerald sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Gerald comes from
German names are typically Germanic compounds, built from two elements — often one describing strength or protection and one describing a domain such as battle, home, or people.
Gerald is recorded as German in origin. Browse other German names.
How popular is Gerald?
Gerald does not currently chart in the top 100 boy names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.
The character of Gerald
Two ideas meet in Gerald: courage and battle and strength. Names carrying more than one theme tend to be the ones that suit a wider range of siblings.
Names like Gerald
These share Gerald's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Walter — Ruler of the army.
- Hilda — Battle woman.
- Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
- Takeshi — Fierce, strong warrior.
- Achilles — The great warrior hero.
- Ares — God of war.
- Cathal — Battle ruler; strong.
- Ettore — Steadfast defender.
- Harold — Army ruler; a leader.
- Harvey — Battle-worthy and strong.
- Hector — Holding fast; steadfast defender.
- Oskar — Spear of the gods.