US Popularity Rank: 1193

Origin: Haitian

Meaning: spear strength

If you want to give the name Gerard some Spanish flavor, go with Gerardo. This distinguished name landed on the popularity polls in 1945 for the first time and then climbed the charts as the Hispanic community in the United States grew. Meaning “spear strength,” Gerardo is sure to give baby boy the strength they need to navigate their way through life. If you have Mexican, Spanish, or Italian roots, Gerardo will give baby a deeper connection to their heritage.