NAME PROFILE
Geraldo
Geraldo is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'ruler with a spear.' It carries a strong, noble connotation, evoking the image of a leader and protector.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,395 |
| Gender | Male (53% / 47%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 37%CA — 21%TX — 20%NJ — 13%FL — 9%
Notable People
Geraldo Rivera (Journalist and TV personality) · Geraldo Alckmin (Brazilian politician) · Geraldo de Barros (Brazilian artist) · Geraldo Vandré (Brazilian musician) · Geraldo Pinho (Brazilian writer)
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