Geral is a unisex name with Portuguese origins. It is pronounced as zhe-RAHL (/ʒɛˈɾaw/) in Portuguese. A variation of Geral is Gerald, which is more commonly used. In the United States, Geral has been given to a small number of newborns over the years, with varying rankings in popularity. In 1961 and 1960, Geral was given to five newborns each year, ranking at 6565 and 6388 respectively. The name has had fluctuations in popularity throughout the years but has maintained a presence among parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.