Gerald vs Crosby

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 #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Crosby Rank #1,202

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Is Gerald or Crosby more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Crosby mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gerald and Crosby boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.