Gerald vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Perry Rank #1,243

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Gerald or Perry more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Perry mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Gerald and Perry boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.