Gerald vs Jeffery

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 #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Gerald or Jeffery more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Jeffery mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Gerald and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.