Name:
Geraldo
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic, Spanish
Meaning:
Geraldo is a Portuguese and Spanish variant of Gerald. 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:
he-RAHL-do
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Gerald
Jeraldo
Famous Geraldo:
Geraldo Rivera : TV news personality