Gerd
Pronunciation: [ g-ERD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gerd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 16 babies have been named Gerd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerd is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,623 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,623
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gerd is also used as a girl name, ranked #67390.
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About the Name Gerd
Gerd is a boy name .
Is Gerd a boy or girl name? Gerd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,623 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,390. Gerd is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gerd is currently ranked #29,623 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gerd include Gerardo, Gerald, Gerard, German, Gerson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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