Jerrold
JER-old
Popularity
#13104
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,467
Peak Year
#343 in 1954
First Recorded
1911
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Gerald, a Germanic name meaning 'rule with a spear'. It combines the elements *ger* (spear) and *wald* (rule).
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jerrold Nadler
American politician, U.S. Representative from New York
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