William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Gerald
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Spear ruler, rule of the spear
- Pronunciation
- JER-uld
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
GérardFrench
French form of Gerard.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Gerald Ford
1913–2006
38th President of the United States, the only president never elected to the office.
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Behind the Name, Germanic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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