Gerald vs Harley

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 #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Gerald Rank #1,168

Harley Rank #1,020

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Harley mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Harley boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.