Gerald vs Aurelius

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 #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Aurelius Rank #1,120

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Aurelius more popular?

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Aurelius mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Gerald and Aurelius boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Aurelius is primarily a boy name.