Gehard

A boy's name of Germanic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

When Gehard hit its peak of 5 births in 1923, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.

Today, Gehard reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.

Gehard is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Gehard is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a variant of Gerhard, from the Old German elements ger (spear) and hard (brave), meaning 'brave spearman.'

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Gehard is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Germanic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Gehard creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1923

1923

Peak

5 births

1923

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Gehard has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1923.

First appeared: 1923Peak: 1923 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gehard
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1920s	5	#4474	—

The Story of Gehard

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1923, Gehard is a name steeped in history. Boys named Gehard are most likely born between 1923 and 1923.

How rare is Gehard?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gehard is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1923, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1923–1923)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gehard
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1923	5	#4474	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gehard a boy's or girl's name?

Gehard is primarily a boy's name.

When was Gehard most popular?

Gehard reached its peak popularity in 1923 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gehard?

Gehard is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1923. Its peak was in 1923.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–1923