Gerardo
Pronunciation: [ j-er-AHRD-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gerardo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 239 babies have been named Gerardo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerardo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,588 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,588
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gerardo
Gerardo is a girl name .
Is Gerardo a boy or girl name? Gerardo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,588 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #596. Gerardo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gerardo is currently ranked #62,588 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerardo include Ger, Gera, Geray, Geraie, Rdo, Rdoy, Rdoie, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gerardo include Geraldine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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