Gearold, of Germanic origin, is a unique and distinctive given name composed of two elements: 'Ger', meaning 'spear', and 'old', which signifies 'noble'. This name was borne by several historical figures, including Gearold the Black, a legendary Viking chieftain. It is often associated with strength, courage, and nobility.
The name Gearold experienced periodic popularity with peaks in the late 1930s and mid-1940s, but it was not consistently popular throughout the century as evidenced by its fluctuating birth numbers.