Gerold

Gerold as a name

Gerold is a masculine given name of German origin. It is derived from the Old High German name Gerwald, which is composed of the elements “ger”, meaning “spear”, and “wald”, meaning “rule” or “ruler”.

The name Gerold has been in use since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in German-speaking regions. It is a classic, traditional name that has a strong, authoritative feel to it.

Famous people with the name Gerold include Gerold of Vinzgouw, a Frankish nobleman and military leader, and Gerold of Mayenne, a 13th-century French nobleman.