Gerard

Masculine

Meaning

Brave with a spear or strong with a spear.

Etymology

From the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'hard' meaning brave or strong. The name was popularized throughout medieval Europe by various saints and nobles bearing the name.

About the Name Gerard

Gerard is a classic Germanic name with strong warrior associations, popular throughout Europe and North America. It has maintained steady usage and appears in various cultural and linguistic forms.

Notable Bearers

Gerard Butler Gerard Depardieu Gerard Manley Hopkins

Historical People Named Gerard

Gerard D. Reilly

Gerard Hallock

Gerard Reilly

Solicitor

Gerard Swope