Jean-Gérard
Hebrew and Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jean-Gérard
Jean-Gérard combines "Jean," derived from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," and "Gérard," from the Germanic elements "gar" (spear) and "hard" (brave), thus meaning "gracious God" paired with "brave spearman." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian societies, with particular prevalence in France and French Canada during the 20th century.
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Etymology
Jean-Gérard combines "Jean," derived from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," and "Gérard," from the Germanic elements "gar" (spear) and "hard" (brave), thus meaning "gracious God" paired with "brave spearman." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian societies, with particular prevalence in France and French Canada during the 20th century.
Jean-Gérard currently ranks #1,896 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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