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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Gerard
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Gerard
English, Dutch
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Meaning of the Name Gerard
The name Gerard is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" - "spear" and "hard" - "hardy, brave".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844 - 1889), an English poet and priest;
Gerard K. O'Neill (1927 - 1992), an American physicist and astronomer;
Gerard Butler (born 1969), a Scottish actor;
Gerard van Velde (born 1971), a Dutch Olympic speed skater;
Gerard Piqué (born 1987), a Spanish footballer.
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Names Related to Gerard
List of names related to Gerard.
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