Norman vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

English French Scandinavian European

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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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Norman Rank #1,313

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Norman or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Norman and Gerald mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Norman and Gerald boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.