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Jerald
♂ Boy
Pronounced JAIR-əld /ˈdʒɛr.əld/High
Meaning: J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century AmericanHigh
In 30 seconds: Spear-rule, J-filed: Jerald Americanizes Gerald — the lance-wielding governor — in 1950s penmanship. Den-meeting dependable.
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MeaningJ-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century American
U.S. rank (2025)#4081 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 26,192
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Jerald is the J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger-wald, 'spear ruler' — a mid-century American variant.
It registers thinly today. Rare, spear-rule at the root, and filed.
Did you know? President Ford was born a King, renamed Gerald — Jerald spellings marched through mid-century rosters beside him.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Gerald — root etymology
Variations
GeraldJeroldJerrold
Nicknames
Jerry
Famous Bearers
- ★Jerald terHorst (1922-2010)American journalist who served briefly as White House Press Secretary under President Ford
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jerald mean?
Jerald spells Gerald, Germanic for 'spear ruler'.
How do you pronounce Jerald?
It's said JAIR-əld /ˈdʒɛr.əld/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jerald a boy or girl name?
Jerald is a boy's name.
How popular is Jerald?
Jerald is a rare name in the U.S. today.