Gerald vs Lore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gerald Rank #1,168
Lore Rank #11,556

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #11556 for Lore.

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

Lore ___

  • Lore Marie
  • Lore Elena
  • Lore Isabel
  • Lore Iris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerald

Donald Ronald Harold Barbara Judith

If you choose Lore

Iker Ane Unai Miren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerald or Lore more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Lore at #11556 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Lore mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Lore means "Flower" (Basque origin).

Are Gerald and Lore boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Lore is primarily a girl name.

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