Gerald
Meaning of Gerald
Gerald is a traditional male name that has been used for centuries. It is pronounced as JEHR-uhld in both American English and British English (/ˈdʒɛrəld/). The variations of this name include Gerard and Jerald. In the United States, Gerald has been a moderately popular name over the years. It reached its peak in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, consistently ranking within the top 30 names during that time. Since then, it has gradually declined in popularity but still remains a recognizable and classic choice for parents looking for a timeless name for their baby boy. Whether you prefer the strong sound or appreciate its historical significance, Gerald is an excellent choice with a rich heritage.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JEHR-uhld (/ˈdʒɛrəld/)
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Notable People Named Gerald
| Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and was the only person to become president without winning an election for president or vice president. |
| Gerald Malcolm Durrell was a British naturalist, writer, and conservationist known for founding the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Jersey Zoo, as well as for his memoir "My Family and Other Animals." |
| Gerald of Wales was a prominent Cambro-Norman priest, historian, and royal clerk known for his extensive travels and writings. |
| Gerald Maurice Edelman was an American biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the immune system and later made significant contributions to neuroscience and philosophy of mind. |
| Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond, was a prominent figure in Irish history known for leading the Second Desmond Rebellion. |
| Gerald Raphael Finzi, a British composer known for his choral compositions, also excelled in other genres, creating large-scale works such as the cantata Dies natalis and concertos for cello and clarinet. |
| Gerald Stanley Wilson was a renowned American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator, known for his influential work with various iconic musicians. |
| Gerald Jay Sussman is a prominent figure in the field of electrical engineering and artificial intelligence, known for his extensive research and contributions to problem-solving strategies and computer languages at MIT. |
| Gerald F. Schroedl is a renowned professor of anthropology at the University of Tennessee, specializing in Southeastern United States and Caribbean prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, with expertise in Cherokee prehistory and the archaeology of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. |
| Gerald Glaskin was an Australian author. |
| Gerald Alston is a Grammy Award-winning American soul/R&B singer known for his time as the lead singer of The Manhattans and his successful solo career. |
| Gerald Laing - Gerald Ogilvie-Laing was a British pop artist and sculptor known for his work in the Scottish Highlands. |
| Lieutenant Gerald Alfred Birks was a Canadian First World War fighter ace with twelve aerial victories in the British Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force. |
| Gerald L. Thompson was the IBM Professor of Systems and Operations Research (Emeritus) at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. |
| Gerald FitzMaurice, 1st Lord of Offaly, was a Cambro-Norman nobleman who played a significant role in the Norman Invasion of Ireland and founded the influential FitzGerald/FitzMaurice dynasty. |
