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Gerardo
OriginSpanish variation of Gerard
Meaning"spear strength"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#678
2025 SSA
About Gerardo
Widely used in the Latino community, the name gained renown in the nineties for its association with rapper Gerardo Mejía of 'Rico Suave' fame.
The name has lost ground since the mid-'90s.
Gerardo is also given to girls.
Pronounced huh-RAHR-doh.
As of October 2026, Gerardo ranked #16616 in US births in 2003 SSA, peaked at #5756 in 1991.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #402 | 773 | 402.4 |
| 2015 | #418 | 744 | 388.2 |
| 2016 | #453 | 682 | 359.4 |
| 2017 | #470 | 637 | 344.1 |
| 2018 | #560 | 491 | 270.4 |
| 2019 | #578 | 482 | 268.6 |
| 2020 | #555 | 510 | 295.5 |
| 2021 | #569 | 496 | 283.5 |
| 2022 | #581 | 493 | 282.4 |
| 2023 | #589 | 486 | 284.1 |
| 2024 | #593 | 482 | 279.8 |
| 2025 | #678 | 401 | 234.8 |
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Gerardo for boys
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