Name:
Gerald
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Gerald originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler with spear". It was the name of several saints and priests. As a masculine given name its usage has declined lately. It functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
JER-əld
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Gerold
Jerald
Jerold
Jerrold
Famous Gerald:
Gerald Ford : former US President
Gerald Alexander : baseball player
Gerald Carr : astronaut
Gerald Govan : basketball player
Gerald Kelly : artist
Gerald Mohr : actor
Gerald Perry : baseball player