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Name Origin

Gerald is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'rule with a spear' or 'ruler of the spear'. It is derived from the elements 'ger', meaning 'spear', and 'wald', meaning 'rule'.

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Famous People

Gerald Ford (1913-2006)

Politician

  • 38th President of the United States
  • Served as Vice President under Richard Nixon

Gerald Butler (1969-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films such as '300', 'Olympus Has Fallen', and 'Phantom of the Opera'

Gerald Green (1986-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Slam Dunk Champion (2007)
  • Played for several NBA teams including the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets