Gerrit
GER-it
Popularity
#9257
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,861
Peak Year
#49 in 1916
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Gerrit is a German name, a short form of Gerhard, meaning "brave spear" or "spear-strong."
Numerology
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