Jerold
JER-old
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
7,434
Peak Year
#228 in 1942
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A variant of Gerald, of Germanic origin. Means "rule with a spear" or "spear ruler" from the elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule).
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Jerold Panas
American fundraising consultant and author
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