Mike vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Mike Rank #1,011

Gerald Rank #1,168

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Mike or Gerald more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Mike and Gerald mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mike and Gerald boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.