Name:
Gerard
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Gerard originates in Germanic languages and means "strong like a spear". Once a popular masculine given name, its usage has declined lately. The famous bearers include Gerard Depardieu, a French actor, as well as Gerard Butler, a Scottish actor.
Pronunciation:
jə-RAHRD/JER-ərd
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Gerrard
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Jerard
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Famous Gerard:
Gerard Butler : actor
Gerard David : artist
Gerard Depardieu : actor
Gerard Gravel : marathon runner
Gerard King : basketball player
Gerard Miller : football player
Gerard Way : musician