Gerard

Boy's name

Gerard is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave, hardy).

Meaning Brace spearman
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 115
Peak year 1956

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Gerard Butler - Actor known for "300" and "Olympus Has Fallen."
  • Gerard Piqué - Soccer player for FC Barcelona and Spain national team.
  • Gerard Way - Lead vocalist of rock band My Chemical Romance.
  • Gerard Depardieu - French actor known for "Cyrano de Bergerac."
  • Gerard Gallant - Former NHL player and coach.
  • Gerard P. Kuiper - Astronomer known for Kuiper Belt.
  • Gerard Manley Hopkins - Poet known for innovative verse.
  • Gerardus Mercator - Cartographer known for Mercator projection map.
  • Gerard Malanga - Poet, photographer, and filmmaker associated with Andy Warhol.
  • Gerard van Honthorst - Dutch Golden Age painter.

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