Terry vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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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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Terry Rank #1,187

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Gerald mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Terry and Gerald boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.