Gerald vs Lazarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Lazarus Rank #1,337

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Is Gerald or Lazarus more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Lazarus mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.