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Gerard
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A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "brave with the spear."
"Gerard is a common name across several European countries."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional male first name of Germanic origin, related to Gerald.
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Etymology
From Old French Gerart, from Frankish elements meaning "spear" and "hard, brave."