Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, Spanish
Meaning: Spear ruler, Rules by the Spear, Spear Ruler
Pronunciation: zhuh-RAHL-doh, /ʒəˈrɑl.doʊ/, JH ER AA L D OW
Popularity Rank: #7,223
Gerald Walcan Bright, better known as Geraldo, was an English bandleader. He adopted the name "Geraldo" in 1930, and became one of the most popular British dance band leaders of the 1930s with his "sweet music" and his "Gaucho Tango Orchestra". During the 1940s, he modernised his style and continued to enjoy great success.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 25, 2024
The name Geraldo is of Germanic origin and means 'spear ruler'. It is a variation of the name Gerald.
The name Geraldo is of Germanic, Spanish origin and means Spear ruler, Rules by the Spear, Spear Ruler, Spear of the God, Brave with a Spear. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Geraldo is commonly found in Brazil, United States of America, South Africa, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: zhuh-RAHL-doh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʒəˈrɑl.doʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH ER AA L D OW
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Geraldo is recorded 7,613 times globally, ranking it as the 7,223th most common name worldwide.
Geraldo is most prevalent in Brazil, with 4,151 occurrences, making it the 290th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Geraldo is found among 1 in every 196 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #290 | 1 : 196 |
| United States of America | #3,367 | 1 : 2,151 |
| South Africa | #3,560 | 1 : 5,199 |
| Italy | #4,003 | 1 : 3,120 |
| Angola | #249 | 1 : 1,416 |
| Albania | #590 | 1 : 387 |
| Portugal | #976 | 1 : 1,011 |
| Peru | #3,966 | 1 : 6,968 |
| Chile | #3,044 | 1 : 4,500 |
| France | #9,536 | 1 : 12,187 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Geraldo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Gerald Walcan Bright, better known as Geraldo, was an English bandleader. He adopted the name "Geraldo" in 1930, and became one of the most popular British dance band leaders of the 1930s with his "sweet music" and his "Gaucho Tango Orchestra". During the 1940s, he modernised his style and continued to enjoy great success.
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