The baby name Gerrald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛrəld/ (JEH-ruld).
Gerrald is German in Origin.
The baby name Gerrald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛrəld/ (JEH-ruld).
Gerrald is German in Origin.
Gerrald is a rare modern spelling of Gerald, a name from the Old Germanic elements ger "spear" and wald "rule, power," yielding the sense "spear-ruler." Norman influence brought the name to Britain, where it flourished in medieval England and especially Ireland; the Anglo-Norman FitzGeralds popularized it, and Latin forms like Geraldus appear in records. The name enjoyed recurrent revivals in the English-speaking world, with strong mid-20th-century use for Gerald, while Gerrald remained uncommon.
The double-r spelling reflects occasional cross-influence from the related Gerard (ger "spear" + hard "brave"), but Gerrald aligns etymologically with Gerald. International variants and cognates include Gerald, Jerald, Gerold, and Geraldo (Portuguese), alongside Gerard/Gerardo and the Irish Gearóid; feminine forms include Geraldine. Short forms Gerry and Jerry are standard. Across its forms, the meaning evokes leadership and martial prowess, making Gerrald a distinctive yet grounded choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #359 | 3 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #887 | 65 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,158 | 21 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Gerrald is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!