Jarold
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jarold
The given name 'Jarold' is a variant of 'Gerald', meaning "spear ruler" from the Old Germanic elements *gēr* ("spear") and *wald* ("to rule").
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Etymology
The given name 'Jarold' is a variant of 'Gerald', meaning "spear ruler" from the Old Germanic elements *gēr* ("spear") and *wald* ("to rule"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval England and Germany, though it lacks a specific religious association.
Jarold currently ranks #11,320 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1937.
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