Gerasimos

The name Gerasimos has Greek roots and is derived from the ancient Greek Gerásimos (Γεράσιμος). It comes from the term géras (γέρᾰς), which means "honor" or "gift," and can thus be translated as "the dignified one."

What does the name Gerasimos mean?

Gerasimos is a male first name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name Gerásimos (Γεράσιμος). The derivation from the ancient Greek géras (γέρᾰς) for "honor, gift" highlights the meaning of the name, which can be roughly interpreted as "the dignified one." The name's prevalence in Greece is mainly due to the veneration of numerous saints of the Orthodox Church, which is why it remains quite common there today.

Where does the name Gerasimos come from?

The name Gerasimos has its roots in ancient Greek and means "the dignified one." The etymology traces back to the ancient Greek word géras (γέρᾰς), which means "honor" or "gift." The first name is primarily used in the Greek language.

How do you pronounce Gerasimos?

Ge-ra-si-mos, where the 'e' is pronounced like in 'bed.'

When is the name day of Gerasimos?

The name days for Gerasimos fall on January 2 (Gerasimos II Palladas of Alexandria), March 4 (Gerasimos of the Jordan), April 7 (Gerasimos of Byzantium), June 23 (Gerasimos IV of Crete and companions), August 16 (Gerasimos the Younger), September 15 (Gerasimos of Sourvia), and December 7 (Gerasimos of Euboea).

Popularity

In Germany, Gerasimos is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2017 at 2,639th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gerasi / Geri / Simos

Famous people

• Gerasimos Bekas (writer)