Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Jerardo since 1959
Babies named Jerardo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 268 |
| 1980s | 312 |
| 1990s | 368 |
| 2000s | 308 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Meaning & origin
Jerardo is a Spanish form of Gerald that first appeared in U.S. records in 1959. Though it has never entered the national top 1000, it reached its peak usage in 2000, and since 2022 has shown a small but steady rise. The name is carried almost exclusively by boys. Given its rarity, Jerardo offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Gerardo, with the same strong Germanic roots and a melodic Spanish sound.
Jerardo is the Spanish form of Gerald, which derives from the Germanic elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). It appeared in Iberia through medieval Visigothic influence and has remained a recognized though uncommon Spanish variant of Gerald. The name shares roots with Gerardo, the more common Spanish cognate.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jere, Jerry, Rardo
Sibling names for Jerardo
Names that share Jerardo's style, for a brother or sister.
