Gerald
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-uhld ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,647
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Gerald is also used as a boy name, ranked #1168.
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About the Name Gerald
Gerald is a girl name .
Is Gerald a boy or girl name? Gerald is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,647 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,168. Gerald is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gerald is currently ranked #11,647 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerald include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Geraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gerald include Geraldine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.