Barron vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Barron Rank #1,016

Gerald Rank #1,168

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Barron or Gerald more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Barron and Gerald mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Barron and Gerald boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.