Gerald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gerald Name at a Glance

Name	Gerald
Meaning	From an Old German name derived from 'ger' meaning spear, and 'vald' meaning rule.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gerald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gerald means “From an Old German name derived from 'ger' meaning spear, and 'vald' meaning rule”. 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 German origin. Browse more German 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.