Germanic boy name
Gerard Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gerard means brave with the spear. From Germanic ger, meaning spear, and hard, meaning brave.
Gerard comes from the Germanic elements ger, meaning spear, and hard, meaning brave or hardy. It was brought to Ireland by the Normans, and Gerard was a common boys' name in twentieth-century Ireland, often shortened to Gerry. Gearóid is pronounced GAR-ode, rather than the English JER-ard. The name has been borne by saints and writers across Europe.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Gerard
JER·ard
Gerard has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Gerard
GérardGerrardGearóidGerry
Well-known people named Gerard
Gerard Butler, Gerard Way.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gerard mean?
Gerard means "brave with the spear". From Germanic ger, meaning spear, and hard, meaning brave.
How do you pronounce Gerard?
Gerard is pronounced JER-ard.
What is the origin of Gerard?
Gerard is a Germanic boy name. In Irish it is written Gearóid.
How many syllables are in Gerard?
Gerard has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Gerard?
Other spellings and forms include Gérard, Gerrard, Gearóid, Gerry.