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Geraldo

♂ Boy

Pronounced heh-RAHL-doh /heˈrɑːl.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: Geraldo is a Spanish and Italian form of Gerald, from Germanic roots ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'), giving 'spear-rule' or 'rule by the spear'. A documented heritage form.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong heritage name: Geraldo means 'spear-rule', a Spanish and Italian form of Gerald (said 'heh-RAHL-doh').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningGeraldo is a Spanish and Italian form of Gerald, from Germanic roots ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'), giving 'spear-rule' or 'rule by the spear'. A documented heritage form.
U.S. rank (2024)#12887 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819482024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Geraldo is a Spanish and Italian form of Gerald, built from the Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'), giving 'spear-rule'. It carries a warm, heritage ring across Hispanic and Italian families (said 'heh-RAHL-doh').

It is rare in the U.S., carried mainly by Hispanic families. Rare, heritage, and strong.

Did you know? Geraldo is the Spanish and Italian form of Gerald, from Germanic roots for 'spear' and 'rule' (said 'heh-RAHL-doh') — a sturdy, dignified heritage pick.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Geraldo — Spanish/Italian form of Gerald; 'spear-rule'

Variations

GeraldGeraldinoGerardo

Nicknames

GerryAldo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geraldo mean?

Geraldo is a Spanish and Italian form of Gerald, from Germanic roots meaning 'spear-rule'.

How do you pronounce Geraldo?

It's said heh-RAHL-doh /heˈrɑːl.doʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Geraldo a boy or girl name?

Geraldo is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Geraldo?

Geraldo is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Hispanic families.

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