Gerardo

Boy's name

Gerardo is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Germanic name Gerhard, meaning "brave with a spear."

Meaning Brace spearman
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 482
Peak year 2000

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Gerardo Parra - Venezuelan baseball player, World Series champion.
  • Gerardo Martino - Argentine soccer coach, former Barcelona manager.
  • Gerardo Ortiz - Mexican singer, known for regional Mexican music.
  • Gerardo Torrado - Mexican soccer player, former national team captain.
  • Gerardo Taracena - Guatemalan actor, known for "Apocalypto" and "Sicario."
  • Gerardo Diego - Spanish poet, member of Generation of '27.
  • Gerardo de Leon - Filipino film director, National Artist of the Philippines.
  • Gerardo Moncada - Colombian artist, known for abstract paintings.
  • Gerardo Liceaga - Mexican journalist, TV host, and political commentator.
  • Gerardo Sandoval - Mexican comic book artist, worked on Marvel titles.

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