Gerd Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGerd / /ɡɛrd/

German; Scandinavian

Meaning

German: spear; Scandinavian: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Gerd is a name of Germanic origin, commonly used in Germany and Scandinavian countries. It has historical roots in Old Norse, where it was associated with strength and valor. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and remains popular in certain regions today.

Trend Summary

The name Gerd has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.

Similar Names

GerardGarethGordonGalenGideonGustavGino

Variants

  • Gerde
  • Gerda

International Variants

  • Gerd (German)
  • Gerd (Scandinavian)

Famous people named Gerd

Gerd Müller was a renowned German football player, known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability.

Gerd von Rundstedt was a prominent German field marshal during World War II.

Gerd Binnig is a Swiss physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in scanning tunneling microscopy.

Gerd Faltings is a German mathematician recognized for his contributions to number theory.

Fictional characters named Gerd

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gerd was first seen in the United States in 1957. Gerd has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gerd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gerd

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19576
19585
19665