Wren vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Wren Rank #1,027

Gerald Rank #1,168

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Wren or Gerald more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Wren and Gerald mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wren and Gerald boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.