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/.
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