Arnold vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Arnold Rank #1,694

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Gerard mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Arnold and Gerard boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.