Harris vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Harris Rank #1,322

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Gerald mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Harris and Gerald boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.