Gerald

Both a saint's name and a presidential one via Gerald Ford—who was born Leslie—Gerald is a quintessential 1930s-40s name, when it ranked as high as Number 19. Hence all those nice middle-aged and senior Jerrys we've known and loved. Gerald has always been popular in Ireland, accounting for the prevalence of Fitzgeralds there. Though not considered stylish, Gerald remains on the popularity charts. Cousin Gerard has a similar profile, Geraldo is the well-used Spanish version, and Geraldine is the most promising of the family, in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

ruler with the spear

Origin

English and Irish from German

Numerology

G is for goal, your eye on the future.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

L is for look, the way you look at life.

D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.

Lucky

Gerald lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Gerald

• Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey III professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants
• Gerald Earl Gillum rapper known as G,Eazy
• Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.), 38th U.S. President
• Gerald Jermaine Wallace American basketball player
• Gerald Green American basketball player

Gerald in Pop Culture

• Gerald Winters character from TV series "NYPD Blue"
• Gerald O'Hara Scarlett's father in "Gone with the Wind"
• Gerald Martin Johanssen Arnold's best friend on TV series "Hey Arnold!"
• Gerald Summers character in G. A. Henty's "Under Drake's Flag"
• Gerald Kingsley character on TV's "Grandfathered," played by Josh Peck