Gereon
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gereon
Gereon derives from the Greek name Gereonius, likely stemming from the root "geras" meaning "honor" or "respect," though the etymology remains somewhat uncertain.
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Etymology
Gereon derives from the Greek name Gereonius, likely stemming from the root "geras" meaning "honor" or "respect," though the etymology remains somewhat uncertain. The name is primarily used in German-speaking Catholic communities and is associated with Saint Gereon, a legendary Christian martyr venerated in the Rhineland since at least the 5th century.
Gereon currently ranks #1,227 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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