Gerrard
Boy name · English · French · German · Italian
Meaningbrave with the spear · English form of Gerard
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,132 in 1966
6 babies were named Gerrard in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1940–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gerrard you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gerrard, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gerrard would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGerrard first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #2,132. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningGerrard is an English form of Gerard, which means “brave with the spear”. Our records link it to English, French and German roots.
About the name Gerrard
Gerrard is a boy name of English, French and German origin meaning “brave with the spear”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Gerrard for boys from 1940 to 2025, in 67 of those 86 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #2,132 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,136,364 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1960s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 152,672 boys |
| 1980s | 7.0 | 143,266 boys |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,793 boys |
Other spellings of Gerrard
More English boy names
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gerrard
What does the name Gerrard mean?
Gerrard means “brave with the spear” in English, as a form of Gerard.
What is the origin of the name Gerrard?
Gerrard has English, French, German, Italian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gerrard a boy or girl name?
Gerrard is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gerrard?
Gerrard ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#2,132).