Geraint

The first name Geraint is a Welsh form of Gerontius, a Latin name that has its roots in Ancient Greek. Translated, it means "the old man."

What does the name Geraint mean?

Geraint is a Welsh variant of the Latin name Gerontius, which refers back to Ancient Greek origins. Its literal meaning is "the old man." The name is derived from the Ancient Greek word géro̱n (γέρων), which means "old man" or "elder." Geraint appears in numerous Welsh myths and legends. The historical Gerontius was a military leader in the Western Roman Empire who initially supported Constantine III but later turned against him in favor of the usurper Maximus of Hispania.

Where does the name Geraint come from?

The name Geraint has Ancient Greek roots and means "the old man." It is composed of the Ancient Greek word géro̱n (γέρων), which means "old man" or "elder." Geraint belongs to the Old Welsh and Celtic names and is widely used in Welsh.

How do you pronounce Geraint?

Geraint is pronounced like 'Ger-eint.'

Popularity

In Germany, Geraint is a rare first name. It has not appeared in local name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking in Scotland was 367th place in 1980. From 1974 to 2024, Geraint was given less than 10 times in Scotland, ranking it 1,909th among names there. In the last ten years, it has not been used as a first name in Scotland.

Famous people

• Geraint Thomas (cyclist)
• Geraint of Dumnonia (ruler of Dumnonia (district in ancient England))