Gerald vs Jovanni

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 #1,112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Italian Latino/Hispanic American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Jovanni Rank #1,112

Jovanni is more popular, ranked #1112 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Jovanni more popular?

Jovanni is more popular, ranked #1112 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Jovanni mean?

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

Are Gerald and Jovanni boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Jovanni is primarily a boy name.