Jeffery vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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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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Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Jeffery or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Gerald mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeffery and Gerald boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.