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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spear + brave/strong, i.e. 'brave with the spear'
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- jeh-RARD
Gerard is a Germanic name that joins two words, spear and brave or strong, so it reads as 'brave with the spear.' It's pronounced jeh-RARD. If you're weighing it, it's a name with a clear, sturdy meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Gerard
Meaning: Spear + brave/strong, i.e. 'brave with the spear'.
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gerard
jeh-RARDIPA /dʒəˈrɑːrd/
Popularity of Gerard
Gerard peaked at #177 in 1954, when 1,520 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1529, with 115 babies, so it's now an uncommon pick.
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FAQ
What does the name Gerard mean?
Spear + brave/strong, i.e. ‘brave with the spear’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gerard?
Gerard is pronounced jeh-RARD (IPA: /dʒəˈrɑːrd/).
Is Gerard a popular name right now?
Gerard peaked at #177 in 1954 and is ranked #1529 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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