Gerald vs True

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 #987 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"faithful, loyal, trustworthy"

Origin: Old English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

True Rank #987

True is more popular, ranked #987 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or True more popular?

True is more popular, ranked #987 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and True mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and True boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. True is primarily a boy name.