Gerald vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Gerald or Vaughn more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Vaughn mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Gerald and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.