Neo vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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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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Neo Rank #972

Gerald Rank #1,168

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Neo or Gerald more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Neo and Gerald mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Neo and Gerald boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.