Gerard vs Deegan

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 #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Deegan Rank #1,678

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Gerard or Deegan more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Deegan mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gerard and Deegan boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.