Gerald vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Dale Rank #1,309

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Gerald or Dale more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Dale mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Gerald and Dale boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.