Gerard vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Fred Rank #1,686

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Gerard or Fred more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Fred mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Gerard and Fred boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.