Rule of the spear
A variant of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'wald' meaning rule. It was a common spelling in the mid-20th century but has since become a rare alternative to the more standard Gerald.
Less common today
Jerald isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #810 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
White House Press Secretary under Gerald Ford
Professional basketball player
NFL coach and former player
