Gerald vs Maxton

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 #1,275 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Macks settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Maxton Rank #1,275

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1275 for Maxton.

Is Gerald or Maxton more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Maxton at #1275 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Maxton mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Maxton boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Maxton is primarily a boy name.