The name Jerard is of German origin, derived from the ancient Germanic elements 'heri', meaning army or war, and 'hard', which means strong, brave, or hardy. This suggests that the name Jerard could be interpreted as 'brave in battle' or 'strong warrior'. It was introduced to England by the Normans during their conquest in 1066, but it has since become quite rare.
"Jerard has seen a fluctuating number of births over the years, with a notable increase from the late 1960s onwards, peaking at 37 births in 1986. The name's popularity appears to have declined significantly since the early 2000s, with less than 15 births per year recorded in recent years."