Derold
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Derold
The given name 'Derold' is a variant of 'Derald' or 'Darold', meaning "ruler of the people" or "spear ruler," derived from the Old English elements *dear* (dear, brave) or *dar* (spear) combined with *wald* (rule).
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Etymology
The given name 'Derold' is a variant of 'Derald' or 'Darold', meaning "ruler of the people" or "spear ruler," derived from the Old English elements *dear* (dear, brave) or *dar* (spear) combined with *wald* (rule). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no strong religious ties; notable historical context is minimal, as it emerged as a modern invented or altered form of older Germanic names like 'Harold' or 'Gerald'.
Derold currently ranks #5,093 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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