Gerwald

Gerwald is a traditional German first name that carries the meaning "the one who rules with a spear." It is composed of the Old High German word ger for "spear" and waltan for "to rule, to wield." International forms of this name include Gerald, Geraldo, Géraud, Gerold, and Giraldo.

What does the name Gerwald mean?

Gerwald is a traditional German first name meaning "the one who rules with a spear," originating from Old High German. It is a composition of ger, which means "spear," and waltan, which means "to rule, to wield." International variants include Gerald, Geraldo, Géraud, Gerold, and Giraldo.

Where does the name Gerwald come from?

The name Gerwald has its roots in Old High German and means "the one who rules with a spear." It is composed of the Old High German words ger, meaning "spear," and waltan, meaning "to rule, to wield." It belongs to the Old German language group.

How do you pronounce Gerwald?

The pronunciation of Gerwald is "Ger-wald" [ˈɡeːʁvalt]. The long initial vowel transitions into the distinct consonant cluster -rw-, giving the name a certain depth. The second syllable "-wald" ends with a clear d, rounding off the sound harmoniously. Gerwald thus conveys a powerful and nature-connected impression - clearly structured and stable.

When is the name day of Gerwald?

The name day for Gerwald is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

Gerwald is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not appeared in the country's name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its highest ranking in 1985 at position 446 in the name charts. In the last ten years, Gerwald has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 4,431 in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 3,423 in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Geri

Famous people

• Gerwald Rockenschaub (Austrian artist)