Boaz vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

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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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Boaz Rank #1,017

Gerald Rank #1,168

Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Boaz or Gerald more popular?

Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Gerald mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Boaz and Gerald boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.