Gerald vs Wren

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 #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Wren Rank #1,027

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Wren mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Wren boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.