Gerrod
Gerrod is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave spear.
Origin and history
Gerrod is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived as a variant of names like Gerald or Gerard. It combines roots meaning spear and rule or brave. In the United States, it remains a rare given name with sporadic usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
736 babies in the United States have been named Gerrod since 1880. It ranks #3940 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- FL (54.5 %)
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- Gerrod developed as a phonetic variation of classic names such as Gerard and Gerald.
- The name has recorded fewer than 1,000 total births in official U.S. records since 1880.