Gerold
Gerold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the spear, or spear-rule.
Origin and history
Gerold is a traditional Germanic name composed of elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule'. Historically common in German-speaking regions and Medieval Europe, it was introduced to the English-speaking world via Old French and Anglo-Norman influence. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage throughout the 20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,966 babies in the United States have been named Gerold since 1880. It ranks #2374 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (20.5 %)
- MI (17.9 %)
- CA (17.2 %)
- WI (17.2 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 289 |
| 1930-1940 | 585 |
| 1940-1950 | 663 |
| 1950-1960 | 577 |
| 1960-1970 | 362 |
| 1970-1980 | 188 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gerold
- Gerold von Samo: Nobleman, Saint
Nicknames
Gerry, Garry, Ger
Fun facts
- Gerold is a historical cognate and variant spelling of the far more common name Gerald.
- The name stems from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule).