Marc vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marc

Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Marc Rank #1,193

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1193 for Marc.

Is Marc or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Marc and Gerald mean?

Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Marc and Gerald boy or girl names?

Marc is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.