Gerard is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1538 in 2025 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 42 births ranking #462. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 15,996 boys born was named Gerard. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.