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The baby name Gerard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈdʒɛrərd/ (JERR-ərd),French (Gérard): /ʒe.ʁaʁ/ (zhay-RAHR).

Gerard is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: English: /ˈdʒɛrərd/ (JERR-ərd),French (Gérard): /ʒe.ʁaʁ/ (zhay-RAHR)

What is the meaning of the name Gerard ?

The baby name Gerard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈdʒɛrərd/ (JERR-ərd),French (Gérard): /ʒe.ʁaʁ/ (zhay-RAHR).

Gerard is Germanic in Origin.

Gerard derives from the Old Germanic elements ger (“spear”) and hard (“brave; strong”), yielding the sense “spear‑brave” or “strong with the spear.” It appears across Europe with cognates and spelling variants: Gérard (French), Gerhard (German), Gerardus (Latinized), Gerardo (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Gearóid (Irish), Géraud and Girard (older French forms). Related surnames include Girard; diminutives include Gerry/Jerry, Gert, and Geert (Dutch).

Carried to England by the Normans, Gerard thrived in medieval records before waning, later enjoying a 19th–20th‑century revival. In Ireland Gearóid became well established among the Anglo‑Norman Fitzgeralds, shaping the anglicized Garrett/Jarrett. The name’s ecclesiastical profile is anchored by St. Gerard of Csanád (11th century) and St. Gerard Majella (18th‑century Gerardo), which sustained use in Catholic regions. Today, Gerard feels traditional yet international, familiar but less common in English‑speaking countries than mid‑century peaks.

Gerard has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gerard

Gérard Depardieu Actor · Born 1948 · France Gérard Depardieu is a French actor best known for his roles in films like 'Cyrano de Bergerac' and 'Green Card'. Born in 1948, he has become one of France's most prominent actors with a career spanning several decades. Gerard Butler Actor · Born 1969 · United Kingdom Gerard Butler is a Scottish actor best known for his role as King Leonidas in the film '300'. He has also starred in movies like 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Law Abiding Citizen'. Born in 1969 in the United Kingdom, Butler has become a prominent figure in Hollywood. Gérard Philipe Actor · Born 1922 · France Gérard Philipe was a beloved French actor, most famous for his role in the film 'Le Diable au corps'. He captivated audiences with his performances in 'Les Orgueilleux' and 'La Beauté du diable'. His charm and talent made him a standout figure in French cinema during the 1940s and 1950s.
Gerard Way Musician · Born 1977 · United States Gerard Way is best known as the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band My Chemical Romance. He’s an American singer, songwriter, and comic book writer, known for songs like Welcome to the Black Parade, Helena, and I’m Not Okay (I Promise). Gérard Jugnot Actor · Born 1951 · France Gérard Jugnot is a French actor best known for his role in the film 'Les Choristes'. Born in 1951, he has also appeared in 'Les Bronzés' and 'Le Père Noël est une ordure'. His work has made a significant impact on French cinema. Gérard Darmon Actor · Born 1948 · France Gérard Darmon is a French actor best known for his roles in films like 'La Cité de la Peur' and 'Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra'. Born in 1948, he has become a familiar face in French cinema with a career spanning several decades.

Gerard – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BI 0 #9 4 425
BF Boys 0 #24 3 439
BI Boys 0 #30 14 917
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
NL Boys 0 #33 11,505 5,873
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
CM 0 #49 8 2,592
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #62 5 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AL 0 #74 3 2,372
NL 0 #74 502 2,481
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
PH 0 #76 21 5,607
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
MU 0 #125 12 3,613
Spain Boys 0 #128 4,656 5,610
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PL Boys 0 #141 356 6,459
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
LU Boys 0 #162 57 4,970
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
HU Boys 0 #170 5 3,954
PR Boys 0 #170 9 2,508
MT Boys 0 #171 9 4,064
MU Boys 0 #174 214 8,477
CM Boys 0 #175 731 12,054
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
Sweden Boys 2014 #185 2 1,448
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
PL 0 #195 18 2,600
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
Spain 0 #204 330 2,326
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
SG 0 #213 57 11,010
NA Boys 0 #223 13 6,830
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
MO Boys 0 #228 7 5,842
EC Boys 0 #238 9 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
PH Boys 0 #252 135 11,440
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
AL Boys 0 #274 25 5,122
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #294 13 2,588
JP Boys 0 #297 7 7,909
PE 0 #298 13 6,350
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
DK Boys 0 #306 20 7,401
MY 0 #310 21 12,352
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
UY Boys 0 #327 75 5,922
GH Boys 0 #330 16 8,138
GT 0 #330 9 5,948
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
PT Boys 0 #353 15 7,951
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
ZA 0 #361 87 14,421
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
BO 0 #371 11 6,868
France Boys 2020 #388 4 2,846
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
GT Boys 0 #389 86 7,625
MX 0 #393 21 8,339
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
CL 0 #400 12 6,867
CL Boys 0 #409 300 13,390
Austria Boys 0 #415 28 2,180
Finland Boys 0 #418 10 2,041
AR Boys 0 #425 43 7,628
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CR Boys 0 #436 52 10,188
PA Boys 0 #441 41 9,305
SG Boys 0 #453 252 17,960
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
CO 0 #466 15 7,768
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
HK Boys 0 #495 33 12,905
PS Boys 0 #509 40 10,655
CM Girls 0 #526 15 11,671
MX Boys 0 #530 589 16,355
BO Boys 0 #537 56 9,244
BH 0 #540 14 17,937
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IL Boys 0 #542 66 10,983
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
LB 0 #567 92 13,263
PE Boys 0 #599 307 14,506
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
CO Boys 0 #618 331 15,656
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
QA Boys 0 #666 42 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #668 15 3,552
IT 0 #684 31 4,183
ZA Boys 0 #684 578 25,619
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
KW Boys 0 #736 34 18,755
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
SY 0 #759 9 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #778 115 7,044
TN 0 #794 36 13,765
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #828 125 5,697
OM Boys 0 #836 46 17,948
NG Boys 0 #846 106 16,906
MY Boys 0 #860 253 25,439
EG Boys 0 #870 17 15,035
NL Girls 0 #893 63 5,933
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #959 25 5,561
AE Boys 0 #1,005 88 22,615
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MA 0 #1,015 114 20,986
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
IT Boys 0 #1,034 447 10,046
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
DZ 0 #1,139 38 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,435 12 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,494 121 28,008

Gerard is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
France

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People also ask about Gerard

Gerard is predominantly a boy's name.
Gerard is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˈdʒɛrərd/ (JERR-ərd),French (Gérard): /ʒe.ʁaʁ/ (zhay-RAHR).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gérard, Gerhard, Gerardo, Gerardus, Gerrard and Gerhardt.
Yes, very popular — Gerard ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Gerard ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Gerard's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 9 notable people named Gerard are in our database, including Gérard Depardieu (Actor), Gerard Butler (Actor), Gérard Philipe (Actor).