Gerardo

Gerardo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 482 boys in the United States.

Gerardo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gerardo

Gerardo belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gerardo first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #205 in 1996, and in 2024 482 babies received the name — 54,612 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gerardo in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#205 in 1996
Peak year
2000
Babies named Gerardo in 2024
482
Total since 1880
54,612

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gerardo mean?

The meaning of Gerardo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gerardo a boy or girl name?

Gerardo is a boy name. In 2024, 482 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gerardo?

Gerardo comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Gerardo?

Gerardo first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #205 in 1996, and 482 babies were given the name in 2024.

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