Gerard vs Lake

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 #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Lake Rank #1,633

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Gerard or Lake more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Lake mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Gerard and Lake boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.