Gerard
Pronunciation: [ j-er-AHRD ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gerard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 75 babies have been named Gerard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,714 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,714
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Gera, Geray, Geraie, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. 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.
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