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Jerald

Jerald is a boy's name of English origin meaning “rule of the spear.” In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Jerald at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“rule of the spear”
Also spelled
Gerald

About the name Jerald

Jerald belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “rule of the spear” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Gerald.

In the United States, Jerald first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #223 in 1942, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 26,166 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jerald in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#223 in 1942
Peak year
1942
Babies named Jerald in 2024
28
Total since 1880
26,166

Jerald in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2857 in 2003
Babies named Jerald in 2024
3
Total since 1996
13

Spellings & short forms

Gerald

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jerald mean?

Jerald means “rule of the spear” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jerald a boy or girl name?

Jerald is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jerald?

Jerald comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Gerald.

How popular is the name Jerald?

Jerald first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #223 in 1942, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

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