NAME PROFILE
Gerrit
Gerrit is a Germanic name meaning 'brave with a spear' or 'rule of the spear'. It carries connotations of strength, leadership, and resilience, embodying a character that is both protective and innovative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,877 |
| Gender | Male (28% / 72%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MI — 40%CA — 26%IA — 25%MN — 6%NY — 3%
Notable People
Gerrit Rietveld (Architect, known for De Stijl movement) · Gerrit Cole (Professional baseball player) · Gerrit Achterberg (Dutch poet) · Gerrit van Honthorst (Dutch painter) · Gerrit Kouwenaar (Dutch poet and writer)
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