West vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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West Rank #1,339

Gerard Rank #1,529

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is West or Gerard more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do West and Gerard mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are West and Gerard boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.