Gerardo name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, Spanish and Italian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gerardo

hay-RAHR-doh

Meaning: Brave with a Spear and Hardy

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What does Gerardo mean?
Variations of Gerardo
How popular is Gerardo?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Gerardo
Sibling Names for Gerardo
Famous People Named Gerardo
Lists having Gerardo

What does Gerardo mean?

Eminent Gerardo is used prevalently in English, Spanish and Italian has origin in Old High German and Germanic, Gerardo means "Spanish Form of Gerard Spear Courageous or Hardy" is used in general as a gender insensitive name.

Gerardo is Spanish cognate of Gerald. Also Gerardo is Italian, English and Spanish form of Gerard.

How do I pronounce Gerardo?

hay-RAHR-doh is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Gerardo with emphasis on second RAHR syllable. It can also be pronounced as ge-rar-do or ger(a)-rdo.

Variants of Gerardo

Gerald, Gerard, Gerwald, Garald, Gerhard, Gared, Garet, Harald, Garad, Garrett

Names that rhyme with Gerardo

How popular is the name Gerardo?

Gerardo was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1906 around 51870 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 1996, the moniker grabbed the 205th spot and 1701 baby boys were given the name.

However after 137 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 56 times

Gerardo is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 26 years of usage and 193 bearers, the name could just made to the top 587 names in 1967 before vanishing in 1978.

Over 193 people have been named Gerardo in France. However things change on global perspective, Gerardo is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Colombia, Philippines, Argentina, Italy, Venezuela, Peru, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Spain, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Dominican Republic.

According to our estimate, over 1100000 babies have been named Gerardo globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	586	486	0	0
2022	581	490	0	0
2021	565	496	0	0
2020	553	510	0	0
2019	577	481	0	0
2018	560	490	0	0
2017	470	637	0	0
2016	453	681	0	0
2015	418	743	0	0
2014	402	772	0	0

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Gerardo in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	37	236	0	11
	0	62	10	0
	133	115	0	11
	10	42	0	11
	29	0	0	0

Numerological aspects of Gerardo

You are an opportunist with an optimistic attitude. You are a man of action. Times will come when you will be tired of everything but remember – good things take time. And you are respected for living according to your own rules. Although it's all sunshine and rainbow for you now, remember that angry and frustrated people are still out there, capable of hurting you. What others struggle to achieve comes out naturally for you.

Other names similar to Gerardo, for soon-to-be-parents

Freeman - Chiefly used in English desirable and evergreen, Freeman means "Free Man" that originated from English is a gender insensitive name . In baby boy names list, renowned Freeman ranked 490 in year 1943 in United States
Helena - Desirable and Venerable unisex name Helena is originated from Old Greek, meaning of Helena is "Light or Spiritual Light" is used commonly in English and English languages
Enid - Loved and Perennial unisex name Enid is especially used in Danish, English and Finnish, meaning of Enid is "Small Fire or Spirit" is originated from Old Welsh and Celtic
Stoney - Meaning of Stoney is Stone is originated from English is a gender insensitive name. Stoney is derived from Stone.
Reynaldo - Trendy Reynaldos origin is Germanic, Old High German and Old Norse bestowed upon both genders which is used dominantly in Spanish and English, meaning of Reynaldo is "Form of Reginald, Counselor-ruler or Rule"

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Sibling Names for Gerardo

If you are considering naming your baby boy Gerardo, then you may be interested in finding the perfect name for his siblings as well. To help you out, we have compiled a list of names that complement Gerardo and sound great together as a set. Check out our suggestions below!

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Famous people named Gerardo

Gerardo Machado, general of the Cuban War of Independence and President of Cuba
Gerardo Teissonniere, Puerto Rican pianist and teacher
Gerardo Flores, of Lufkin, Texas, was convicted
Gerardo Barrios, was President of El Salvador
Gerardo Masana, from Banfield, Argentina
Gerardo Clemente Vega, Mexican General
Gerardo Diego, Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27
Gerardo of Borgo San Donnino, Italian friar of the Order of Friars Minor
Gerardo Ribeiro, violinist
Gerardo Buganza, Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party
Gerardo Romano, Argentine actor
Gerardo Solís Gómez, Mexican politician
Gerardo Medina,
Gerardo Reyero, Mexican voice actor

Gerardo Arturo González Sü, Mexican entrepreneur
Gerardo Yepiz, Mexican graphic artist
Gerardo Vallejo, Colombian footballer
Gerardo Allucingoli, Italian cardinal and cardinal-nephew of Pope Lucius III
Gerardo Martínez, Mexican high jumper
Gerardo Huber, Chilean Army Colonel and agent of the DINA
Gerardo Reichel-Dolmatoff, anthropologist and archaeologist
Gerardo Espinoza, former Mexican footballer
Gerardo Barbero, Argentine chess grandmaster
Gerardo, Ecuadorian-American rapper, singer and actor
Gerardo Molina, Colombian Congressman who served in both chambers
Gerardo Sandoval, judge of the Superior Court of California
Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, Uruguayan musician, composer and journalist

Gerardo Sofovich, Argentine businessman, dramaturge, television host and presenter
Gerardo de León, Filipino actor-turned-film director
Gerardo Torrado, retired Mexican footballer
Gerardo Zamora, Argentine politician
Gerardo Martino, Argentine former footballer and manager
Gerardo García León, Spanish retired footballer
Gerardo Seoane, Swiss professional football manager and former player
Gerardo Ureña, retired Costa Rican football player
Gerardo Núñez, Spanish guitarist and composer
Gerardo Galindo, former professional footballer
Gerardo Herrero, Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer
Gerardo Vera, Spanish costume and set designer, opera director
Gerardo Bedoya, retired Colombian footballer

Gerardo Clemente, Swiss football player
Gerardo Roxas Jr., Gerardo "Dinggoy" Araneta Roxas Jr
Gerardo Morales, Uruguayan football midfielder
Gerardo Roxas, Gerardo Manuel de Leon Roxas, Sr
Gerardo Vigil in Once Upon a Time in Mexico as Actor
Gerardo de Leon in El filibusterismo as Director
Gerardo Davila in Super as Actor
Gerardo Puglia in A Beautiful Mind as Camera and Electrical Department
Gerardo Albarrán in Collateral Damage as Actor
Gerardo Campbell in Amores perros as Actor
Gerardo Zepeda in El topo as Actor
Gerardo Murguía in El diario de Daniela as Actor
Gerardo Reyes in Sin fortuna as Actor

Gerardo Amílcar Ortiz Gerardo AmÃlcar Ortiz is a Paraguayan footballer.
Actor Gerardo Acuña, well-known for TV series Pasión y poder
Gerardo Baamonde, from 1990 drama flick Aunque sea una película chiquita, who played N.
Gerardo Chendo played the key role of Salvador in 2000 comedy film 76-89-03.
In 1927 comedy film, Carolina, la niña de plata, Gerardo Cifrián characterized N.
Gerardo de la Peña played the leading role of El Humo in 1985 comedy and drama film Deveras me atrapaste.
In 2015 documentary movie, People in Sorrento, Gerardo Gargiulo played Gerardo Gargiulo.
In 1947, Gerardo Grez played the role of N in drama, romance movie Encrucijada.
Gerardo Mayol, from 1990 drama flick El contrabajo, who portrayed the Contrabajista.

In 1917, Gerardo Peña played the role of N in drama film La figlia della tempesta.
Gerardo Quiroz, from 1990 action and crime flick ¡Maten a Chinto!, who portrayed the Rerre.
Gerardo Taracena characterized the leading role of Middle Eye in 2006 action and adventure movie Apocalypto.
Gerardo Carrasco characterized the leading role of N in 1989 comedy flick Carlongas, un millonario en apuros.
Gerardo Rodríguez played the crucial role of as a child in 2005 drama film Cayo.
Gerardo Marrero, from 1984 comedy movie Adiós Miami, who played the N.
In 2012, Gerardo Ott portrayed the role of Jefe in comedy, drama flick El invitado de piedra.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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