Perseus vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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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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Perseus Rank #1,293

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Gerald mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Perseus and Gerald boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.