Jerold

Jerold is an English variant of Gerald, which derives from the Germanic elements ger, meaning spear, and wald, meaning rule or power, giving the overall sense of one who rules with a spear. The name entered English usage through Norman French influence following the Conquest of 1066. Gerald and its variants enjoyed widespread medieval popularity, partly through the veneration of Saint Gerald of Aurillac. Related forms include Gerald, Gerold, Jerrold, and Garrett.