Gerard
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave Spearman; Rule
Background: The name Gerard originates from the Germanic elements 'ger,' meaning 'spear,' and 'hard,' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This name was adopted into Old French as 'Gérard,' which retains the same meaning. The name has been associated with leadership and strength throughout its history.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#449
Total births
58,833
Most popular decade
1950s
(42,705 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-513 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1886
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #959
- Peak year
- 1956
- Peak year births
- 1,617
- Peak rank
- #181
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 115
- Recent rank
- #1,525
Female
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,187
- Peak year
- 1952
- Peak year births
- 9
- Peak rank
- #3,796
- Most recent year
- 1987
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #9,825
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).