Gerard vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Terrence mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Gerard and Terrence boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.