Gerard vs Mayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ger, Gerry, Jerry

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gerard Rank #1,529
Mayson Rank #1,331

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerard ___

  • Gerard Thomas
  • Gerard Patrick
  • Gerard Anthony
  • Gerard Louis
  • Gerard Francis
  • Gerard Joseph

Mayson ___

  • Mayson Lee
  • Mayson James
  • Mayson Cole
  • Mayson Reid
  • Mayson Blake
  • Mayson Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerard

Bernard Raymond Lawrence Margaret Catherine

If you choose Mayson

Jackson Grayson Hudson Emerson Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerard or Mayson more popular?

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Mayson mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gerard and Mayson boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.

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