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Jerrold

♂ Boy

Pronounced JER-uld /ˈdʒɛr.əld/High

Meaning: A variant of Gerald (and of the medieval English Gerold/Jerold), from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — 'ruler with the spear'.Medium

In 30 seconds: An old Germanic name with steel in it: Jerrold is a form of Gerald, 'ruler with the spear' (said 'JER-uld').
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningA variant of Gerald (and of the medieval English Gerold/Jerold), from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — 'ruler with the spear'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13104 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1954
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195419112024

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

Jerrold is a form of Gerald, from Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'). Norman settlers carried it into England, where it appeared as Gerold and Jerold and later became a surname as well. As a first name it has a courtly, old-fashioned dignity (said 'JER-uld').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys today. Rare, traditional, and sturdy.

Did you know? Gerald is built from two blunt Germanic words — ger, 'spear', and wald, 'rule'. Jerrold is the J-spelling that came down through medieval England, where Gerold and Jerold were both written (said 'JER-uld').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jerrold — Variant of Gerald; Germanic ger 'spear' + wald 'rule'

Variations

GeraldJeroldJerrald

Nicknames

JerryRold

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerrold mean?

Jerrold is a form of Gerald, from Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule') — 'ruler with the spear'.

How do you pronounce Jerrold?

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

Is Jerrold a boy or girl name?

Jerrold is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jerrold?

Jerrold is a rare name for boys in the U.S. today.

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