Giraut has maintained its appeal as a masculine name in modern times while preserving its germanic roots. Today, parents are drawn to its meaningful essence of "This name derives from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) “Gervald,” composed of two Germanic elements: “*gaizaz” (spear, pike, javelin) and “*waldaʐ” (ruler, might, mighty one, power, powerful one)" and its cultural richness. This name bridges traditional heritage with contemporary naming trends.
This name derives from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) “Gervald,” composed of two Germanic elements: “*gaizaz” (spear, pike, javelin) and “*waldaʐ” (ruler, might, mighty one, power, powerful one). Géraud d’Aurillac (or Saint Gerald) is a French saint of the Roman Catholic Church, also recognized by other religious denominations of Christianity. Finally, it should be noted that, although phonetically similar, the name “Gerard” is not a variant of “Gerald,” even though the two names are often confused with one another. Gerald of Mayo († 731) is a saint of the Catholic Church. Born in Northumbria, the son of an Anglo-Saxon king, he was one of the English monks at Lindisfarne who accompanied Colmán of Lindisfarne to Iona and then to Ireland.
*gaizaz *waldaʐ > Gervald / Gerwald
Giraut is predominantly used in middle french speaking communities, where it maintains strong cultural connections and traditional significance.
Giraut is a variant form of Gérald, Géraud, developed through regional pronunciation differences and linguistic evolution. This variation preserves the essential meaning while offering a unique sound.