Fred vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Gerard mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Gerard boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.