Jerrold - name meaning, origin

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

The baby name Jerrold sounds like Jerold, Gerrold and Jerrald. Other similar baby names are Derrold, Herrold, Jerrod and Jerroll.

Jerrold is a somewhat common first name for men (#981 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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