Gerardo
Gerardo is the Italian and Spanish form of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy), meaning 'brave with a spear' or 'strong spearman'. It has been a traditional name across Mediterranean cultures for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 373. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 836
- 2012: 817
- 2013: 756
- 2014: 773
- 2015: 744
- 2016: 682
- 2017: 637
- 2018: 491
- 2019: 482
- 2020: 510
- 2021: 496
- 2022: 493
- 2023: 486
- 2024: 483
- 2025: 401
- 2026 (projected): 373
Good to Know
- •Very common in Spanish-speaking countries with strong cultural resonance
- •English speakers may pronounce it as 'Gerard' - the Spanish pronunciation is heh-RAR-doh
- •Strong masculine name with historical and religious significance
- •Easy to spell but may require pronunciation guidance in non-Spanish contexts
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Statistics
55,015
Total births since 1880
2000
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