Garald
About Garald
Garald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, related to names like Gerald and Gerold. It combines the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power,' suggesting a meaning of 'spear ruler' or 'rule of the spear.' This reflects ancient Germanic warrior culture where skill with weapons was highly valued. Garald is an uncommon variant spelling that gives the traditional Gerald a slightly different flavor. While Gerald enjoyed popularity throughout the 20th century in English-speaking countries, Garald has remained rare, making it a distinctive choice. The name carries connotations of strength and leadership while maintaining connections to traditional naming practices.
Pronounced GAR-uld.
As of October 2026, Garald ranked #5894 in US births in 1982 SSA, peaked at #1473 in 1949.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
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| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |