Gerald vs Norman

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 #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Norman Rank #1,313

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Gerald or Norman more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Norman mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin).

Are Gerald and Norman boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Norman is primarily a boy name.