Gerardo
Gerardo is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Spanish and Italian origin, meaning “Brave with the spear”.
| Meaning | Brave with the spear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Spanish and Italian |
| Pronunciation | heh-RAHR-doh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Mexico, Italy, Spain, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Gerardo
Gerardo is the Spanish and Italian form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements 'ger', spear, and 'hard', brave or strong. The Normans brought it to England, and it spread across Catholic Europe. Saint Gerard Majella, an eighteenth-century Italian Redemptorist brother, became widely honoured as a patron of mothers and childbirth, which helped keep the name popular among Catholic families.
Is Gerardo a Christian name?
Saint Gerard Majella is invoked by expectant mothers in Catholic tradition, giving Gerardo a particular connection with pregnancy and safe birth.
How popular is Gerardo?
Common in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America, especially for men born before 2000.
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Spellings and variants of Gerardo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gerardo mean?
Gerardo means 'Brave with the spear'. It is of Germanic, via Spanish and Italian origin.
Is Gerardo a Christian name?
Saint Gerard Majella is invoked by expectant mothers in Catholic tradition, giving Gerardo a particular connection with pregnancy and safe birth.
How do you pronounce Gerardo?
Gerardo is pronounced heh-RAHR-doh.
Is Gerardo a boy or girl name?
Gerardo is usually a boy name.