Jerald Iglesias

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerald Iglesias — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerald Iglesias 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 Iglesias: Iglesias is a Spanish surname, meaning "churches". Notables with this name include Julio Iglesias Sr. (1915–2005), gynecologist, father of Julio Julio Iglesias (born 1943) singer, father of: Chabeli Iglesias (born 1971), journalist, sister of Enrique and Julio José Julio Iglesias Jr. (born 1973), pop singer and model Enrique Iglesias (born 1975), musician Alberto Iglesias (born 1955), Spanish composer Enrique V. 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: Iglesias

Spanish

Iglesias is a Spanish surname, meaning "churches". Notables with this name include Julio Iglesias Sr. (1915–2005), gynecologist, father of Julio Julio Iglesias (born 1943) singer, father of: Chabeli Iglesias (born 1971), journalist, sister of Enrique and Julio José Julio Iglesias Jr. (born 1973), pop singer and model Enrique Iglesias (born 1975), musician Alberto Iglesias (born 1955), Spanish composer Enrique V.

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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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Notable People Named Jerald Iglesias

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 Jerald Iglesias:

5
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Iglesias?
The surname Iglesias originates from Spanish. Iglesias is a Spanish surname, meaning "churches". Notables with this name include Julio Iglesias Sr. (1915–2005), gynecologist, father of Julio Julio Iglesias (born 1943) singer, father of: Chabeli Iglesias (born 1971), journalist, sister of Enrique and Julio José Julio Iglesias Jr. (born 1973), pop singer and model Enrique Iglesias (born 1975), musician Alberto Iglesias (born 1955), Spanish composer Enrique V.
What are the origins of the name Jerald Iglesias?
The name Jerald Iglesias combines two different traditions: the first name Jerald has English roots, while the surname Iglesias originates from Spanish.
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