Jerald

Jerald Origin and Meaning

The name Jerald is a boy's name.

Jerald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Gerald, which combines the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' This traditional name has been in use since medieval times, carried by saints and nobility throughout European history. The Jerald spelling variation emerged in English-speaking countries, particularly gaining popularity in America during the early to mid-20th century. Though less common now than in its peak decades of the 1930s-1950s, the name maintains associations with reliability, strength, and traditional masculinity. Many bearers go by the shortened form 'Jerry,' which adds an approachable, friendly dimension to the more formal Jerald.

Jerald Rank in US Top 1000

# 989 in the US

Famous People Named Jerald

• Jerald Dee Tanner American religious writer and critic
• Jerald Franklin "Jerry" terHorst former U.S. White House Press Secretary
• Lorenzo Jerald Patterson aka MC Ren American rapper
• Jerald DeWayne Honeycutt American basketball player
• Jerald Ingram American football coach
• Jerald Dwayne Clark American baseball player