Gerard vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Milton Rank #1,429

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Milton more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Milton mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Gerard and Milton boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.