Gerardo

hay-RAHR-doh
Spanish variation of Gerard
"spear strength"

Gerardo Origin and Meaning

The name Gerardo is a boy's name of Spanish, Italian origin.

Widely used in the Latino community, the name gained renown in the nineties for its association with rapper Gerardo Mejía of 'Rico Suave' fame.

The name has lost ground since the mid-'90s.

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Famous People Named Gerardo

  • Gerardo (Mejía)Ecuadorian singer and rapper
  • Gerardo Machado (y Morales)former Cuban president and revolutionary
  • Gerardo Torrado (Diez de Bonilla)Mexican footballer
  • Gerardo de LeónFilipino actor/director
  • Gerardo Daniel "Tata" MartinoArgentinian football manager
  • Gerardo Hernán Matos RodríguezUruguayan musician
  • Gerardo Diego (Cendoya)Spanish poet
  • Gerardo HerreroSpanish film director
  • Gerardo Manuel de Leon RoxasPhillipine Senator, son of former Phillipine president Manuel Roxas

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