Gerald vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Genesis Rank #1,149

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Genesis mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Gerald and Genesis boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.