Gerald vs Jeffery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,168
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Jerry, Ger

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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

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Popularity Comparison

Gerald Rank #1,168
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerald ___

  • Gerald Thomas
  • Gerald Edward
  • Gerald Francis
  • Gerald Michael
  • Gerald Lee
  • Gerald Wayne

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerald

Donald Ronald Harold Barbara Judith

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerald or Jeffery more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Jeffery mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Gerald and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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