Gerardo Patel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gerardo Patel — Spanish
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gerardo Patel is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Gerardo is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Gerardo is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of the male given name Gerard. Gerardo Amarilla (born 1969), Uruguayan politician Gerardo Bonilla (born 1975), Puerto Rican-born professional race car driver Gerardo Carrera Piñera (born 1987), Spanish professional footballer, usually simply Gerardo Gerardo Chávez (1937–2025), Peruvian painter, sculptor and visual artist Gerardo Diego (1896–1987), Spanish poet Gerardo García León (born 1974), Spanish footballer Gerardo Greco (born 1966), Italian journalist Gerardo Guevara (1930–2024), Ecuadorian composer Gerardo Herrero (born 1953), Spanish f. The surname Patel: Patel is an Indian surname or title, predominantly found in the state of Gujarat, representing the community of land-owning farmers and later (with the British East India Company) businessmen, agriculturalists and merchants. Traditionally the title is a status name referring to the village chieftains during medieval times, and was later retained as successive generations stemmed out into communities of landowners. Circa 2015 there are roughly 500,000 Patels outside India, including about 150,000 in the United Kingdom and about 150,000 in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Gerardo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gerardo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gerardo

Spanish

Gerardo is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of the male given name Gerard. Gerardo Amarilla (born 1969), Uruguayan politician Gerardo Bonilla (born 1975), Puerto Rican-born professional race car driver Gerardo Carrera Piñera (born 1987), Spanish professional footballer, usually simply Gerardo Gerardo Chávez (1937–2025), Peruvian painter, sculptor and visual artist Gerardo Diego (1896–1987), Spanish poet Gerardo García León (born 1974), Spanish footballer Gerardo Greco (born 1966), Italian journalist Gerardo Guevara (1930–2024), Ecuadorian composer Gerardo Herrero (born 1953), Spanish f.

Surname: Patel

Vietnamese

Patel is an Indian surname or title, predominantly found in the state of Gujarat, representing the community of land-owning farmers and later (with the British East India Company) businessmen, agriculturalists and merchants. Traditionally the title is a status name referring to the village chieftains during medieval times, and was later retained as successive generations stemmed out into communities of landowners. Circa 2015 there are roughly 500,000 Patels outside India, including about 150,000 in the United Kingdom and about 150,000 in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Gerardo Patel

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 Gerardo Patel:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Gerardo?
The first name Gerardo originates from Spanish. Gerardo is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of the male given name Gerard. Gerardo Amarilla (born 1969), Uruguayan politician Gerardo Bonilla (born 1975), Puerto Rican-born professional race car driver Gerardo Carrera Piñera (born 1987), Spanish professional footballer, usually simply Gerardo Gerardo Chávez (1937–2025), Peruvian painter, sculptor and visual artist Gerardo Diego (1896–1987), Spanish poet Gerardo García León (born 1974), Spanish footballer Gerardo Greco (born 1966), Italian journalist Gerardo Guevara (1930–2024), Ecuadorian composer Gerardo Herrero (born 1953), Spanish f.
When was Gerardo most popular?
The name Gerardo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Patel?
The surname Patel originates from Vietnamese. Patel is an Indian surname or title, predominantly found in the state of Gujarat, representing the community of land-owning farmers and later (with the British East India Company) businessmen, agriculturalists and merchants. Traditionally the title is a status name referring to the village chieftains during medieval times, and was later retained as successive generations stemmed out into communities of landowners. Circa 2015 there are roughly 500,000 Patels outside India, including about 150,000 in the United Kingdom and about 150,000 in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S.
What are the origins of the name Gerardo Patel?
The name Gerardo Patel combines two different traditions: the first name Gerardo has Spanish roots, while the surname Patel originates from Vietnamese.
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