Priest vs Jerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Priest Rank #4,128

Jerald Rank #3,957

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4128 for Priest.

Is Priest or Jerald more popular?

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Priest at #4128 in the United States.

What do Priest and Jerald mean?

Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Priest and Jerald boy or girl names?

Priest is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.