Gerard Name Meaning & Origin. Gerard. Origin of the name Gerard: Derived from the Old High German Gerhart (spear strength, brave with the spear), which is composed from the elementsger (a spear) and hart (hearty, brave, strong). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Meaning of Peyton. English name. In English, the name Peyton means - village.The name Peyton originated as an English name. The name Peyton is a unisex name and can be used for a boy or girl name (male or female). English Name Meaning - village.
Meaning & History. From an English surname, originally a place name meaning PÃ¦GA's town. A famous bearer was Peyton Randolph (1721-1775), the first president of the Continental Congress. It is also borne by American football quarterback Peyton Manning (1976-). Expand Name Links.