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Jai vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,168
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jai Rank #1,308
Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1308 for Jai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Gerald mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jai and Gerald boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.

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