Geraud

The masculine first name Géraud carries the meaning 'the one who rules with a spear'. It represents, alongside Gérald, a French variant of the name Gerold.

What does the name Geraud mean?

Géraud means 'the one who rules with a spear'. It is a French form of Gerold, which in turn is derived from the original designation Gerwald. The roots lie in the Old High German terms ger for 'the spear' and waltan for 'to rule' or 'to govern'. In Southern Germany, the first name Gerald is also known as a holy name. In English-speaking areas, variants such as Gerry and Jerry can be found.

Where does the name Geraud come from?

The name Geraud has Old High German origins and means 'the one who rules with a spear'. It is composed of the Old High German words ger for 'the spear' and waltan for 'to rule, to govern'. The name is used in the French language.

How do you pronounce Geraud?

The pronunciation of Geraud is two syllables and fluid. It is pronounced as 'Ge-raud' [ʒeˈʁoː] or, in a Germanized form, as [ɡeˈʁaʊ̯t]. The pronunciation may vary depending on the origin. The diphthong or the long O at the end gives the name a certain expansiveness. Geraud appears elegant and light, with an open flow and a gentle conclusion.

When is the name day of Geraud?

The name days for Geraud are March 13, October 13, December 5, and December 7.

Popularity

Geraud is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. However, in 2024, Geraud reached its best placement at 459th in the Belgian first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times there, which earns it the 808th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1995 and 2024, it ranks 1,253rd in Belgium.

Famous people

• Geraud de Cordemoy (French historian)
• Geraud Michel de Pierredon (French writer)