Turner vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

American English

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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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Turner Rank #1,007

Gerald Rank #1,168

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Turner or Gerald more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Turner and Gerald mean?

Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Turner and Gerald boy or girl names?

Turner is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.