Gerard vs German

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 #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brother, kin"

Origin: Latin

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Gerard Rank #1,529

German Rank #1,652

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1652 for German.

Is Gerard or German more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to German at #1652 in the United States.

What do Gerard and German mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). German means "brother, kin" (Latin origin).

Are Gerard and German boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. German is primarily a boy name.