Gerard
Pronunciation: [ j-er-AHRD ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,714
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Gerard is also used as a boy name, ranked #1529.
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About the Name Gerard
Gerard is a girl name .
Is Gerard a boy or girl name? Gerard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,714 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,529. Gerard is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gerard is currently ranked #28,714 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerard include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Geraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gerard include Geraldine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.