Gerald vs Down

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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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Down Rank #63,580

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Gerald or Down more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Down mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gerald and Down boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.