More info about the name "Gerald"
Gerald originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler with spear". It was the name of several saints and priests. As a masculine given name its usage has declined lately. It functions as a surname as well.
Gerald
- Origin/Usage
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- JER-əld
- Meaning
- Ruler with spear
Popularity of the Name Gerald
Also Spelled Like...
Jerold, Jerald, Jerrold, Gerold
Famous Geralds
Gerald Ford - former US President
Gerald Alexander - baseball player
Gerald Carr - astronaut
Gerald Govan - basketball player
