Gerhard
Gerhard is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' It conveys a sense of courage and determination, evoking the image of a strong protector or warrior.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,429 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1965 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Gerhard Schröder (Politician, former Chancellor of Germany) · Gerhard Richter (Artist, known for abstract and photorealistic works) · Gerhard Domagk (Physician, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine) · Gerhard P. Kreyszig (Mathematician, known for contributions to differential equations) · Gerhard von Scharnhorst (Military leader, Prussian general during the Napoleonic Wars)
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