Gerald vs Marc

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 #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Marc Rank #1,193

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1193 for Marc.

Is Gerald or Marc more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Marc mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Gerald and Marc boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Marc is primarily a boy name.