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Geralt

♂ Boy

Pronounced GHEH-rahlt /ˈɡɛ.rɑlt/Medium

Meaning: A form of Gerald — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — 'the ruler with the spear'; popularized by the character Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)Low

In 30 seconds: The ruler with the spear: Geralt is a Gerald form (and The Witcher's hero). Bold, strong, and striking (said 'GHEH-rahlt').
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningA form of Gerald — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — 'the ruler with the spear'; popularized by the character Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)
U.S. rank (2025)#7846 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220182025

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

Geralt is a form of Gerald — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — 'the ruler with the spear'. Best known today as Geralt of Rivia, the silver-haired witcher (monster hunter) of Andrzej Sapkowski's novels and the hit Witcher games and series (the pop-culture origin is noted, which we flag). A bold, strong, striking name (said 'GHEH-rahlt').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-ruler-with-the-spear at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Geralt is a form of Gerald, 'the ruler with the spear' (Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule') — famously the monster-hunting hero Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher books and games — a bold, striking name (the pop-culture link is noted; said 'GHEH-rahlt').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Geralt / Gerald — pop-culture link

Variations

GeraldGeroltGerwald

Nicknames

Ger

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If you like Geralt…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geralt mean?

Geralt is a form of Gerald, Germanic 'the ruler with the spear'; popularized by The Witcher, which we note.

How do you pronounce Geralt?

It's said GHEH-rahlt /ˈɡɛ.rɑlt/ — two syllables, stress on the first (hard G).

Is Geralt a boy or girl name?

Geralt is a boy's name.

How popular is Geralt?

Geralt is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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