Gerold

The male first name Gerold means 'the one who rules with a spear'. It derives from the Germanic name Gerwald, which is composed of the Old High German elements ger (spear) and waltan (to rule).

What does the name Gerold mean?

Gerold means 'the one who rules with a spear'. The name has its roots in the Germanic name Gerwald, which is formed from the Old High German words ger (spear) and waltan (to rule). A modern variant of Gerold is Gerald. International forms of the name include Gérald and Géraud (French), Geraldo (Spanish, Portuguese), Giraldo (Italian), and Gierałd (Polish). Short forms include Gerry and Jerry.

Where does the name Gerold come from?

The name Gerold has its origins in Old High German and Old Saxon and means 'the one who rules with a spear'. The word components come from the Old High German ger, meaning spear, and waltan, which means to rule. In Old Saxon, waldan is found for to rule.

How do you pronounce Gerold?

The pronunciation of Gerold is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Ge-rold' [ˈɡeːʁɔlt]. The long e sound at the beginning gives the name an open tone, while the dark pronunciation of the o in the second syllable adds depth. The final d creates a clear closure. Overall, Gerold feels stable and traditional, balanced between softness and firm character.

When is the name day of Gerold?

The name days for Gerold are celebrated on March 13, October 13, December 5, and December 7.

Popularity

Gerold is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. The name reached its best ranking in 1935, when it held the 120th position. In the last ten years, Gerold has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,704th.

Nicknames & pet names

Geri / Gero / Gertschi / Golde / Gordi / Gro / Roldi

Famous people

• Ernst Gerold Schramm (German singer)
• Gerold Adam (German biophysicist)
• Gerold Bepler (physicist from Germany)
• Gerold Bönnen (German historian)
• Gerold Dörfler (football player from Germany)
• Gerold Edlibach (historian from Switzerland)
• Gerold Hildebrand (German writer)
• Gerold Huber (German pianist)
• Gerold Jäggle (German sculptor)
• Gerold Kürten (German composer)
• Gerold Lehner (theologian from Austria)
• Gerold Meyer von Knonau (historian from Switzerland)
• Gerold Miller (artist from Germany)
• Gerold Pimmer (German football player)
• Gerold Prauss (philosopher from Germany)
• Gerold Rudle (Austrian cabaret artist)
• Gerold Schwarzenbach (chemist from Switzerland)
• Gerold Späth (Swiss writer)
• Gerold Steindor (German footballer)
• Gerold Stocker (German footballer)