Gertrude vs Gerda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gertrude

Girl #4,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear of strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #24,258 Most Popular

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Gertrude Rank #4,693

Gerda Rank #24,258

Gertrude is more popular, ranked #4693 vs #24258 for Gerda.

Is Gertrude or Gerda more popular?

Gertrude is more popular, ranked #4693 compared to Gerda at #24258 in the United States.

What do Gertrude and Gerda mean?

Gertrude means "spear of strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Gertrude and Gerda boy or girl names?

Gertrude is primarily a girl name. Gerda is primarily a girl name.