Gerald vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Monroe Rank #1,282

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Gerald or Monroe more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Monroe mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gerald and Monroe boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.