Gerard Maddox

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gerard Maddox — Germanic
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gerard Maddox is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Gerard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Gerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful constituents put together. In this case, those constituents are gari > ger- (meaning 'spear') and -hard (meaning 'hard/strong/brave'). The surname Maddox: Allen Maddox (1948–2000), England-born New Zealand painter Alton H. Maddox Jr. (1945–2023), American lawyer Alva Hugh Maddox (1930–2020), American jurist Andre Maddox (born 1982), American football player Anthony Maddox (born 1978), American football player Austin Maddox (born 1991), American baseball player Avonte Maddox (born 1996), American football player Bob Maddox (born 1949), American football player Brad Maddox (born 1984), American wrestler Brenda Maddox (1932–2019), American writer Bronwen Maddox (born 1963), British journalist Bruno Maddox (born 1969), British literary novelist and . Gerard is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gerard reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gerard

Germanic

Gerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful constituents put together. In this case, those constituents are gari > ger- (meaning 'spear') and -hard (meaning 'hard/strong/brave').

Surname: Maddox

English

Allen Maddox (1948–2000), England-born New Zealand painter Alton H. Maddox Jr. (1945–2023), American lawyer Alva Hugh Maddox (1930–2020), American jurist Andre Maddox (born 1982), American football player Anthony Maddox (born 1978), American football player Austin Maddox (born 1991), American baseball player Avonte Maddox (born 1996), American football player Bob Maddox (born 1949), American football player Brad Maddox (born 1984), American wrestler Brenda Maddox (1932–2019), American writer Bronwen Maddox (born 1963), British journalist Bruno Maddox (born 1969), British literary novelist and .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gerard is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gerard by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gerard Maddox

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gerard Maddox:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gerard?
The first name Gerard originates from Germanic. Gerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful constituents put together. In this case, those constituents are gari > ger- (meaning 'spear') and -hard (meaning 'hard/strong/brave').
When was Gerard most popular?
The name Gerard reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Maddox?
The surname Maddox originates from English. Allen Maddox (1948–2000), England-born New Zealand painter Alton H. Maddox Jr. (1945–2023), American lawyer Alva Hugh Maddox (1930–2020), American jurist Andre Maddox (born 1982), American football player Anthony Maddox (born 1978), American football player Austin Maddox (born 1991), American baseball player Avonte Maddox (born 1996), American football player Bob Maddox (born 1949), American football player Brad Maddox (born 1984), American wrestler Brenda Maddox (1932–2019), American writer Bronwen Maddox (born 1963), British journalist Bruno Maddox (born 1969), British literary novelist and .
What are the origins of the name Gerard Maddox?
The name Gerard Maddox combines two different traditions: the first name Gerard has Germanic roots, while the surname Maddox originates from English.
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