What is the origin of the name Jarrold?

Jarrold is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Jarrold?

Jarrold is pronounced juh-ROLD.

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BoyGermanic

Jarrold

juh-ROLD

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1988

First Recorded

1974

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of the Germanic name 'Gerald,' meaning 'rule of the spear'.

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Jarr Jerry Rod Jay

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Jarr Jerry Rod Jay

Spelling Variations

Gerald Jerrold Jarrod

Similar Names

Gerald Harold Ronald Bernard

Personality Traits

StrongReliableDeterminedLoyalProtective

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