Gerardo Boy

Popularity: #508 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationheh-RAHR-do / xeˈɾaɾðo

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: brave spear; Italian: strong spear

Historical & Cultural Background

Gerardo is a name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Gerhard. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, often associated with nobility and strength.

Trend Summary

Gerardo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gerard
  • Gerry

International Variants

  • Gerard (English)
  • Gérard (French)
  • Gerardo (Italian)
  • Gerardo (Spanish)

Famous people named Gerardo

Gerardo Ortiz is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the regional Mexican music genre.

Gerardo Parra is a Venezuelan professional baseball player who has played in Major League Baseball.

Gerardo Reyes is a well-known Mexican singer and actor recognized for his work in the ranchera music genre.

Gerardo Martino is an Argentine football manager and former player, known for coaching various national teams.

Fictional characters named Gerardo

Gerardo is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', known for his role in the storyline.

Gerardo is a character in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8', recognized for his humorous personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gerardo was first seen in the United States in 1906. Gerardo has ranked as high as #377 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Gerardo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gerardo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 144
35%
CA 130
31%
AZ 24
6%
IL 23
6%
FL 14
3%
NC 13
3%
OK 11
3%
NV 11
3%
NY 10
2%
GA 9
2%
TN 9
2%
NM 7
2%
IN 5
1%
VA 5
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19065
19085
19108
19129
191313
191411
191514
191613
191713
191812
191918
192013
192123
192232
192320
192418
192516
192623
192731
192819
192922
193030
193123
193220
193320
193421
193520
193614
193711
193822
193916
194029
194121
194221
194316
194427
194543
194637
194742
194857
194951
195071
195194
195274
1953102
1954113
1955153
1956132
1957166
1958177
1959202
1960233
1961242
1962253
1963285
1964265
1965324
1966297
1967329
1968349
1969346
1970445
1971462
1972461
1973447
1974517
1975740
1976680
1977631
1978576
1979698
1980636
1981699
1982689
1983715
1984624
1985709
1986710
1987688
1988837
1989934
19901,065
19911,182
19921,299
19931,356
19941,286
19951,324
19961,510
19971,433
19981,472
19991,568
20001,703
20011,520
20021,442
20031,399
20041,414
20051,312
20061,292
20071,335
20081,174
2009993
2010864
2011836
2012817
2013756
2014773
2015744
2016682
2017637
2018491
2019482
2020510
2021496
2022493
2023486
2024482