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BoyPronounced American English /d͡ʒɪ.ˈɹɑɹd/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.əd/; Dutch /ˈɣeː.rɑrt/; Catalan /ʒə.ˈɾart/; Polish /ˈɡɛ.rart/Dutch language family

Gérard

This name is derived from the Old German element ger meaning "spear" combined with hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy".

Quick answer

Gérard is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /d͡ʒɪ.ˈɹɑɹd/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.əd/; Dutch /ˈɣeː.rɑrt/; Catalan /ʒə.ˈɾart/; Polish /ˈɡɛ.rart/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /d͡ʒɪ.ˈɹɑɹd/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.əd/; Dutch /ˈɣeː.rɑrt/; Catalan /ʒə.ˈɾart/; Polish /ˈɡɛ.rart/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is derived from the Old German element ger meaning "spear" combined with hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". This name was borne by saints from Belgium, Germany, Hungary and Italy. The Normans introduced it to Britain. It was initially much more common there than the similar name Gerald, with which it was often confused, but it is now less common.

Notes and context

Usage: english, dutch, catalan, polish