Gerald vs Barron

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 #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Barron Rank #1,016

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Barron more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Barron mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Gerald and Barron boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.