Dale vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Gerald mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dale and Gerald boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.