Mads vs Jerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mads

Boy #3,911 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Mads Rank #3,911

Jerald Rank #3,957

Mads is more popular, ranked #3911 vs #3957 for Jerald.

Is Mads or Jerald more popular?

Mads is more popular, ranked #3911 compared to Jerald at #3957 in the United States.

What do Mads and Jerald mean?

Mads means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Mads and Jerald boy or girl names?

Mads is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.