Spear brave
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'hard' meaning brave, hardy, or strong. It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and remained popular through the Middle Ages before becoming a classic choice in the 20th century.
About 95 boys were named Gerard in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Astronomer for whom the Kuiper Belt is named
The same feel as Gerard — far less common.
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