Jerald
spear ruler (Germanic via English)
Jerald is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #167 (52,095 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
spear ruler (Germanic via English)
Jerald is an alternate phonetic spelling of Gerald, derived from Germanic elements meaning spear and rule. In the Philippines, it was popularized through American naming influences and English-language education throughout the 20th century.
Jerald is an English variant spelling of Gerald, a name of Germanic origin composed of elements meaning 'spear' (*ger*) and 'rule' (*wald*). It became common in the Philippines during the American colonial period and remains widely used.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like Je, Jek, Jek-Jek, or Jerry. Often used as a standalone first name or in compound pairings.
Related forms
- Gerald English
- Geraldo Spanish
- Gérald French
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2,424 |
| 2009 | 2,231 |
Jerald with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Jerald
How do I use Jerald with two Filipino surnames?
Jerald is the given name. The full name is Jerald + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jerald a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #167 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.