Gerald vs Thorin

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 #1,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold, daring (thunder-bold)"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Fantasy/Tolkien fandom American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Thorin Rank #1,361

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1361 for Thorin.

Is Gerald or Thorin more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Thorin at #1361 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Thorin mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Thorin means "bold, daring (thunder-bold)" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gerald and Thorin boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Thorin is primarily a boy name.