Garald
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Meaning & Origin
Garald is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Garald often also consider Christoher, Dag, Flavel .
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Garald first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 174 babies have been named Garald in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Garald is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,475 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,475
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Garald
Garald is a boy name .
Garald is currently ranked #19,475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Garald include Gar, Gara, Garay, Garaie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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