Jerald as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jerald

What is the meaning of the name Jerald ?

The baby name Jerald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛrəld/ (JER-əld).

Jerald is Germanic in Origin.

Jerald is an English given name, a modern respelling of Gerald, from Old Germanic elements ger “spear” and wald “rule, power,” yielding the meaning “spear ruler” or “he who rules by the spear.” Brought to Britain by the Normans as Gerald/Geraldus, the name flourished in medieval records, later waned, and was revived in the 19th century.

Jerald itself arose in American usage in the early 20th century, clarifying the common pronunciation JER-əld; it reached peak popularity in the United States from the 1930s through the 1960s and is now relatively rare, lending a mid‑century vintage tone. Variants and related forms include Gerald, Jerrold, Jeral, and the nicknames Jerry and Jere; feminine counterparts are Geraldine and Jeraldine. International cognates include Gerard, Géraud, Gerardo, Geraldo, Gearóid, and Gerold.