Gerardo vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerardo

Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Gera, Jerry

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Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gerardo Rank #596
Mario Rank #399

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 vs #596 for Gerardo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerardo ___

  • Gerardo Antonio
  • Gerardo Rafael
  • Gerardo Luis
  • Gerardo Miguel
  • Gerardo Ernesto
  • Gerardo Carlos

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerardo

Bernardo Eduardo Rodrigo Carmen Lupe

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerardo or Mario more popular?

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Gerardo at #596 in the United States.

What do Gerardo and Mario mean?

Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Gerardo and Mario boy or girl names?

Gerardo is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.

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