Gerardo
Meaning of Gerardo
Gerardo, pronounced heh-RAHR-doh in Spanish and often juh-RAR-doh in English, traces its roots back to the dashing medieval name Gerard, forged from the old Germanic words for “spear” (ger) and “brave” (hard). Think of it as a tiny suit of shining armor: equal parts strength and flair. Over the decades this name has marched steadily through American birth records—never a chart-topper, yet always present—giving it the feel of a trusted friend who shows up for every neighborhood game. Parents drawn to Gerardo often love its easy crossover between English and Spanish, its hint of old-world gallantry, and pop-culture winks like Ecuador-born rap artist Gerardo Mejía of early-’90s “Rico Suave” fame. All in all, Gerardo wears beautifully on a modern little adventurer, promising him a name that’s both heritage-rich and ready to conquer new playgrounds with a grin.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as heh-RAHR-doh (/xe.ˈra.ðo/)
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Notable People Named Gerardo
| Gerardo Reyes Copello is an investigative journalist who directs Univision Network's investigative unit and won a shared Pulitzer Prize in 1999 with The Miami Herald after working at El Nuevo Herald. |
| Gerardo L. Munck is a political scientist and professor at the University of Southern California, specializing in comparative politics. |
| Gerardo Martino - Gerardo "Tata" Martino is an Argentine former football player and coach who most recently led Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. |
| Gerardo Parra is a Venezuelan former MLB outfielder and current Washington Nationals coach who won two Gold Glove awards and the 2019 World Series. |
| Gerardo Morales - Gerardo Rubén Morales is an Argentine politician who served as Governor of Jujuy Province and is Secretary General of the Radical Civic Union. |
| Gerardo Arturo Gordillo Olivero is a Guatemalan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Xelajú and the Guatemala national team. |
| Gerardo Reyero is a Mexican voice actor known for voicing serious older men and villains, with occasional lighter roles. |
| Gerardo Flores Zuniga is a retired Mexican footballer who played as a right-back. |
| Gerardo Dottori was an Italian Futurist painter famed for his aerial landscapes of Umbria, closely tied to Perugia, with his works appearing in Olympic art competitions. |
| Gerardo Enrique Rodríguez is a Cuban-American trumpeter, producer, and engineer who has earned Latin Grammy nominations for his work with various artists. |
| Gerardo Melo Mourão - Gerardo Majella Mello Mourão was a renowned Brazilian writer and key Lusophone literary figure who was imprisoned for spying for Nazi Germany before being released. |
| Edgar Gerardo Lugo Aranda is a retired Mexican footballer. |
| Gerardo Ortiz - Gerardo Amílcar Ortiz Garza is a Paraguayan goalkeeper playing for Nacional as of 2024. |
| Gerardo Iglesias Argüelles is a Spanish retired politician and miner who served as the secretary-general of the Communist Party of Spain from 1982 to 1988. |
| Gerardo Ortíz - Gerardo Ortiz is an American singer famous for regional Mexican music. |
