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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GER-uhld //ˈɡɛr.əld//

Origin: German; Old High German

Meaning: Spear ruler; brave with a spear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gerold has its roots in the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "power." This etymological foundation reflects a warrior ethos, common in names derived from Germanic languages. The name evolved through various forms, appearing as "Gerwald" in Old High German before being adapted into the Latinized form "Geroldus," which was later anglicized to Gerold in English.

The transition into English likely occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Germanic names were integrated into the English lexicon through Old French influences. Historically, the name Gerold is associated with several notable figures in medieval Europe.

One prominent example is Gerold of Vinzgau, a nobleman in the 8th century who was a supporter of Charlemagne and played a significant role in the expansion of the Frankish Empire. Additionally, the name appears in various historical documents and records throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to nobility and landowners, which helped solidify its status in Germanic and later English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Gerold has been associated with strength and leadership, reflecting its meaning related to power and rule. This connection to nobility and military prowess contributed to its endurance in various forms across different regions.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Ger" or "Gerry" have emerged, but these variations are less historically significant than the original form. Overall, Gerold embodies a rich historical legacy that intertwines with themes of governance and martial valor.

Famous people named Gerold

In this section, you will find notable people named Gerold. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gerold who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Gerold who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Gerold Schneider is a German artist best known for his contemporary paintings and installations.

Gerold McBoing Boing is a character best known for the animated television series Gerold McBoing Boing.

Gerold S. Stoll is a scientist best known for his research in the field of environmental science.

Fictional characters named Gerold

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Gerold is a fictional character from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. He is a member of House Hightower and plays a significant role in the political intrigues of Westeros.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gerold, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GarethGideonGavinGregoryGrahamGordon

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gerold. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GeraldGordonGarethGilbertGideonGalenGervais

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gerold was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Gerold has ranked as high as #1290 nationally, which occurred in 1939, and has been most popular in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Gerold has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Gerold is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gerold was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gerold.

Year Total Births Boy
2002 8 8
2001 6 6
1999 5 5
1998 7 7
1995 7 7
1994 5 5
1993 8 8
1992 5 5
1991 7 7
1990 12 12
1989 7 7
1988 15 15
1987 14 14
1986 14 14
1985 8 8
1984 9 9
1983 10 10
1982 9 9
1981 13 13
1980 18 18
1979 14 14
1978 9 9
1977 22 22
1976 12 12
1975 10 10
1974 23 23
1973 23 23
1972 17 17
1971 21 21
1970 37 37
1969 27 27
1968 23 23
1967 35 35
1966 31 31
1965 42 42
1964 36 36
1963 43 43
1962 37 37
1961 43 43
1960 45 45
1959 49 49
1958 48 48
1957 54 54
1956 67 67
1955 50 50
1954 61 61
1953 65 65
1952 61 61
1951 66 66
1950 56 56
1949 75 75
1948 64 64
1947 59 59
1946 68 68
1945 67 67
1944 60 60
1943 63 63
1942 79 79
1941 75 75
1940 53 53
1939 90 90
1938 75 75
1937 58 58
1936 49 49
1935 52 52
1934 61 61
1933 53 53
1932 60 60
1931 32 32
1930 55 55
1929 36 36
1928 36 36
1927 38 38
1926 33 33
1925 32 32
1924 20 20
1923 24 24
1922 22 22
1921 30 30
1920 18 18
1919 24 24
1918 14 14
1917 17 17
1916 16 16
1915 13 13
1914 6 6
1913 17 17
1912 8 8

Top States for Gerold (1974)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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