Joan vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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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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Joan Rank #1,014

Gerald Rank #1,168

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Joan or Gerald more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Joan and Gerald mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Joan and Gerald boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.