Gerald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gerald Name at a Glance

Name	Gerald
Meaning	Ruling spear. Introduced into Britain from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: medieval Welsh writer and clergyman Gerald of Wales.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gerald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gerald means “Ruling spear. Introduced into Britain from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: medieval Welsh writer and clergyman Gerald of Wales”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gerald Name Origin

Our database records Gerald under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gerald a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gerald is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gerald

When considering Gerald for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.