Gerald vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Adolf Rank #26,599

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Gerald or Adolf more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Adolf mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Gerald and Adolf boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.