Smith vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Smith Rank #1,580

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Gerard mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Smith and Gerard boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.