Gerald vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Percy Rank #1,256

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Gerald or Percy more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Percy mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gerald and Percy boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.