Geric
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Geric
The given name 'Geric' is a variant of 'Gerrick' or 'Geric', meaning "spear ruler" or "ruler with a spear," derived from the Old Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *ric* ("ruler, power").
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The given name 'Geric' is a variant of 'Gerrick' or 'Geric', meaning "spear ruler" or "ruler with a spear," derived from the Old Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *ric* ("ruler, power"). It is used primarily in English-speaking and Germanic cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and has no notable historical figure or widespread usage beyond occasional modern adoption.
Geric currently ranks #13,190 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Germanic names that sit beautifully beside GericSimilar names you might like
Names starting with GMore names starting with G
- Gavi
- Garion
- Galit
- Gaillard
- Gaius
- Gaither
- Galahad
- Gagandeep
- Gannon
- Gaoussou
- Garan
- Gavyn
- Gea
- Gar
- Gamel
- Gaynell
- Garnelle
- Gawain
🧬 See Geric's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Geric's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Geric your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Geric already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Geric go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Geric
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Grace derives from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, goodwill, or divine blessing, and entered English through Old French."
"George derives from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), composed of "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work), meaning "farmer" or "one who…"
"Giorgia is the Italian form of Georgía, derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which comes from the root "georgos"…"
"The name 'Gracie' means "grace" or "favor," derived from the Latin word *gratia*, and is a diminutive form of the…"
"Georgia derives from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), composed of the elements "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work), literally meaning "worker…"
"Georges means "farmer" or "worker of the earth," derived from the Greek name Georgios, which comes from the Greek word…"
"Georg derives from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), composed of *geo* (earth) and *ergon* (work), literally meaning "farmer" or "one…"
"Gerrigje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerald, meaning "spear ruler" (from the…"
"The given name 'Georgie' is derived from the Greek name 'Georgios' (Γεώργιος), meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', with its linguistic root…"
"Georgios derives from the Greek word "georgos" (γεωργός), meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth," composed of "geo" (earth) and…"
"Greg is a short form of Gregory, derived from the Late Latin name Gregorius, which comes from the Greek word…"
"Graça is the Portuguese word for "grace," derived from the Latin "gratia," meaning divine favor, elegance, or charm."