Gerard vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Arnold Rank #1,694

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Gerard or Arnold more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Arnold mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gerard and Arnold boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.