Gerald vs Gio

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 #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Italian Spanish American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Gio Rank #1,163

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Gio more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Gio mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Gerald and Gio boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.