Gerald vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Perseus Rank #1,293

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Gerald or Perseus more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Perseus mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Gerald and Perseus boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.