What does Gerard mean?

Gerard means "brave with the spear"

How do we pronounce Gerard?

Gerard \ge-rar(d), ger-a-rd\ is a boy's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables.

The baby boy name Gerard is pronounced in Dutch as K-EYRaaRT or in English as JHahRAARD 1.

1 Pronunciation for Gerard: K as in "key (K.IY)" ; EY as in "ate (EY.T)" ; R as in "race (R.EY.S)" ; AA as in "odd (AA.D)" ; T as in "tee (T.IY)" ; JH as in "joy (JH.OY)" ; AH as in "mud (M.AH.D)" ; D as in "day (D.EY)"

What is the origin of Gerard?

Gerard is largely used in the English, French, and Dutch languages, and it is derived from Irish and Germanic origins. From Germanic roots, its meaning is brave with the spear - in this context, Gerard can be used in the Dutch and English languages. Two-element name derived from the elements 'ger' meaning spear ; 'hart' meaning brave, hardy. Gairhard (Germanic) and Gerart (Germanic) are original forms of Gerard. The name was introduced by the Normans to England in the 11th century, and was used more commonly than the similar name Gerald in the Middle Ages. The name was used regularly till the 17th century and saw a revival in the 19th century. It has an aristocratic flavor to it, and is today used mainly by Roman Catholics. Gerard is an English variant of the name Garret name (English and Irish). Gerard an English and French variant of the name name Gerald (English and German). The name Gerharde name variations (German) is the female equivalent of Gerard. The name Gerard is used to a great extent; it has 44 variants that are used in both English and other languages.

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A famous person named Gerard is Actor, Gerard Butler, born 13 November 1969, Glasgow, Scotland.

List of baby names that is pronounced like Gerard:

short names for Geordie (English and Scottish), short names for Gerado (Spanish), Gerahd definition (Russian), nicknames for Gerarrd, meaning of Geraud (French and English), meaning of Gerhard (English, German, and Scandinavian), Gerit pronounciation (Frisian), short names for Gerod (English), name Gerolld, baby name Gerollt, name Gerrard origin (English), short names for Gerrett, name Gerrid, Gerrit meaning of name (English and Frisian), name Gerritt (English), Gerrod definition, name Girard origin (English), what does the name Cadrawd mean (Welsh), Caerde name, and nicknames for Caird.

The baby name Gerard fun facts:

The name Gerard in reverse order is "Drareg".

The numerological value of the name Gerard is number 8, which means practical endeavors, status oriented, power-seeking, high-material goals.

How popular is Gerard?

Gerard is in the top names in USA.

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Source: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames