What does the name Gerard mean?

The name Gerard means "Brace spearman".

What is the origin of the name Gerard?

Gerard is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 115 babies were named Gerard in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Gerard is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 115 →

All-Time Total: 58,432

Peak Year: 1956

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

Boy names closely related to Gerard

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Girl names closely related to Gerard

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Names with similar meaning to Gerard

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