Jerold - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jerold \j(e)-ro-ld\ is a variant of Gerald (Old German) and Jerald (English), and the meaning of Jerold is "spear ruler". See also Jerrick.

The baby name Jerold sounds like Jerrold and Gerold. Other similar baby names are Herold, Jerod and Jeroll.

Jerold is a somewhat common first name for men (#904 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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