Spear brave
Jerard is a variant of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'hard' meaning brave or hardy. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has various spellings across Europe. This specific spelling is a less common phonetic variation of the traditional Gerard.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jerard in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional soccer player often spelled Gerard but occasionally cited in variant forms
American local politician and civic leader
