Jerald Cortez

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerald Cortez — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerald Cortez is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jerald is a masculine given name of English origin. Jerald is a masculine given name which is a variant of Gerald, a German name meaning "rule of the spear". Gerald was brought to Great Britain by the Normans, along with variants Jerold and Jerrold, and the feminine Geraldine. Short forms include Jerry and Jere. Jerald is uncommon as a surname. Notable people with the name Jerald include: Given name Jerald Brown (born 1980), Canadian football player Jerald Clark (born 1963), American baseball player Jerald Daemyon, American jazz musician Jerald Ericksen (1924–2021), American mathematician Jerald G. The surname Cortez: Cortez, California, an unincorporated community in Merced County Cortez, Colorado, a city and county seat of Montezuma County Cortez, Florida, a census-designated place Cortez, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, in Mexico Cortez, an 1823 play by James Planché Cortez Motor Home, a Class-A motor coach made in the U.S. Jerald is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jerald reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jerald

English

Jerald is a masculine given name which is a variant of Gerald, a German name meaning "rule of the spear". Gerald was brought to Great Britain by the Normans, along with variants Jerold and Jerrold, and the feminine Geraldine. Short forms include Jerry and Jere. Jerald is uncommon as a surname. Notable people with the name Jerald include: Given name Jerald Brown (born 1980), Canadian football player Jerald Clark (born 1963), American baseball player Jerald Daemyon, American jazz musician Jerald Ericksen (1924–2021), American mathematician Jerald G.

Surname: Cortez

Spanish

Cortez, California, an unincorporated community in Merced County Cortez, Colorado, a city and county seat of Montezuma County Cortez, Florida, a census-designated place Cortez, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, in Mexico Cortez, an 1823 play by James Planché Cortez Motor Home, a Class-A motor coach made in the U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Jerald?
The first name Jerald originates from English. Jerald is a masculine given name which is a variant of Gerald, a German name meaning "rule of the spear". Gerald was brought to Great Britain by the Normans, along with variants Jerold and Jerrold, and the feminine Geraldine. Short forms include Jerry and Jere. Jerald is uncommon as a surname. Notable people with the name Jerald include: Given name Jerald Brown (born 1980), Canadian football player Jerald Clark (born 1963), American baseball player Jerald Daemyon, American jazz musician Jerald Ericksen (1924–2021), American mathematician Jerald G.
When was Jerald most popular?
The name Jerald reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cortez?
The surname Cortez originates from Spanish. Cortez, California, an unincorporated community in Merced County Cortez, Colorado, a city and county seat of Montezuma County Cortez, Florida, a census-designated place Cortez, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, in Mexico Cortez, an 1823 play by James Planché Cortez Motor Home, a Class-A motor coach made in the U.S.
What are the origins of the name Jerald Cortez?
The name Jerald Cortez combines two different traditions: the first name Jerald has English roots, while the surname Cortez originates from Spanish.
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