Gerardo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gerardo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gerardo?
Gerardo is spelled G-E-R-A-R-D-O. The name has 7 letters.
Gerardo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Germanic elements “ger” meaning “spear” and “hard” meaning “brave” or “strong.”
- Origin
- Gerardo is commonly associated with the Germanic name Gerard, which is composed of elements meaning “spear” and “brave” or “strong.”
- Pronunciation
- heh-RAHR-doh · 3 syllables
Gerardo Popularity in 2025
Rank#678
Recorded Births401
- Boys usage fell 83 places to #678 and recorded 82 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gerardo Mean?
Derived from the Germanic elements “ger” meaning “spear” and “hard” meaning “brave” or “strong.”
Origin: Gerardo is commonly associated with the Germanic name Gerard, which is composed of elements meaning “spear” and “brave” or “strong.”
How Do You Pronounce Gerardo?
Pronunciationheh-RAHR-doh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gerardo?
- History
- The name Gerardo has been used in Spanish and Italian speaking communities as a variant of Gerard. Precise origins and earliest attestations remain broadly documented in general etymological references.
Gerardo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 401 | #678 |
| 2024 | Boys | 483 | #595 |
| 2023 | Boys | 486 | #589 |
| 2022 | Boys | 493 | #581 |
| 2021 | Boys | 496 | #568 |
| 2020 | Boys | 510 | #555 |
| 2019 | Boys | 482 | #578 |
| 2018 | Boys | 491 | #560 |
| 2017 | Boys | 637 | #470 |
| 2016 | Boys | 682 | #452 |
| 2015 | Boys | 744 | #418 |
| 2014 | Boys | 773 | #401 |
| 2013 | Boys | 756 | #398 |
| 2012 | Boys | 817 | #371 |
| 2011 | Boys | 836 | #359 |
| 2010 | Boys | 864 | #354 |
| 2009 | Boys | 993 | #322 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,174 | #290 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,335 | #261 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,292 | #268 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,312 | #252 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,414 | #236 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,399 | #239 |
When Was Gerardo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
1,703 recorded births
National rank #211
1999 · Boys
1,568 recorded births
National rank #218
2001 · Boys
1,520 recorded births
National rank #227
1996 · Boys
1,510 recorded births
National rank #205
Where Gerardo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #313 | 120 |
| CA | #345 | 102 |
| NV | #362 | 8 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| OR | #398 | 9 |
| AZ | #463 | 15 |
| CO | #535 | 10 |
| IL | #544 | 17 |