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Gerrard

♂ Boy

Pronounced JER-ard /ˈdʒɛr.ɑːrd/Medium

Meaning: An English surname and given name, a form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements ger ('spear') and hard ('brave; strong; hardy') — 'spear-brave'. Familiar from footballer Steven Gerrard.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy classic: Gerrard means 'spear-brave; spear-strength' (said 'JER-ard'). Strong and familiar.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningAn English surname and given name, a form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements ger ('spear') and hard ('brave; strong; hardy') — 'spear-brave'. Familiar from footballer Steven Gerrard.
U.S. rank (2023)#11289 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 628

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019402023

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

As a boy's name Gerrard is a form of Gerard, from the Germanic ger ('spear') and hard ('brave; hardy'). A sturdy surname-and-given name, rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'JER-ard').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., known as a surname. Rare, sturdy, and strong.

Did you know? Gerrard is a form of Gerard — from the Germanic for 'spear' and 'brave; strong' — an English surname and given name, familiar today from footballer Steven Gerrard (said 'JER-ard').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Gerrard — Gerard form/surname; Germanic 'spear-brave'

Variations

GerardGerrardoJerrard

Nicknames

GerryRard

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Gerard— the standard spelling of the name
Gerald— a like spear- root name
Garrett— a like sturdy G- name
Shepherd— another English name
Howard— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gerrard mean?

Gerrard is a form of Gerard, from the Germanic for 'spear' and 'brave; strong.'

How do you pronounce Gerrard?

It's said JER-ard /ˈdʒɛr.ɑːrd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gerrard a boy or girl name?

Gerrard is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gerrard?

Gerrard is a rare name in the U.S.

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