Gerrard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gerrard Name at a Glance

Name	Gerrard
Meaning	Hard or bold spear. This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gerrard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gerrard means “Hard or bold spear. This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins”. 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.

Gerrard Name Origin

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

Is Gerrard a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gerrard

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