West vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old 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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West Rank #1,339

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Gerald mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are West and Gerald boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.