Geraint
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Geraint is a Welsh name meaning “elder”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Geraint
Geraint is a name of Welsh origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'old' or 'elder'. The name derives from the Latin word 'gerontius', which itself originates from the Greek term 'geron' denoting an aged person or an elder. In Arthurian legend, the figure is best known as the protagonist of the Mabinogion tale 'Geraint and Enid'. This legendary association solidified its usage within Welsh culture as a significant royal and heroic nomenclature.
Meaning Comments
- Cadenwarrior: Ger-Ain't? That's how I've been pronouncing it. It's kinda handsome. It's not a favorite, but it is interesting.
- Salyerking18: @JJSkeete Thank goodness- this sounds soo much better with the 'g' sound than with a 'j'. (: I'm pretty sure the 'j' pronunciation is incorrect also.
Gender Usage of the Name Geraint
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Geraint is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Geraint
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Geraint is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 295K births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 5.95M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 217M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Geraint was last recorded at #8,481 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2019) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,214 in 1996. Its lowest recorded position was #9,926 in 2015. Over the last 5 years (2014–2019) the name rose 1378 places (from #9,859 to #8,481).
Characteristics of the Name Geraint
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- G — Boy Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Geraint uses a two-syllableunstressed-stressed phonetic pattern ending in a sharp t-consonant. This links directly to the Arthurian legend figure Geraint, providing an Mystical & Ancient quality. Its rare usage in contemporary settings gives it a Vintage Revival appeal.
Middle Names For Geraint
Middle name suggestions for GeraintMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Geraint is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Geraint Jacob · Geraint Jason · Geraint Jesus · Geraint Jerry · Geraint Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Geraint
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Geraint Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Geraint”
Dictionary Meaning of "Geraint"Methodology
A male given name from Welsh
A character in Arthurian legend
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How to Spell Geraint in ASL
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Comments on the name Geraint
Community CommentsShowing 5 of 6 comments
Raghavrajesh
I have never heard an American English speaker say this 'jə-RAYNT', more so 'GEHR-aynt'.
Niels_knaap
I just wanted to point out that I have NEVER in my life heard an English speaker pronounce this name "ji-RAYNT", and I hope I never do!
Stoner_herre
Geraint of Dumnonia - Geraint was the last recorded king of a unified Dumnonia, and was called 'King of the Welsh' by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Subsequent kings of Dumnonia (for example Donyarth and possibly Huwal) reigned over an area that was eventually reduced to the limits of present-day Cornwall.
Yasmine4521
Geraint Evans, opera singer (bass).
Craftrage398
Geraint Jones, a Welshman born in Papua New Guinea and educated on Australia, played cricket for England between 2004 and 2006. He is a wicketkeeper-batsman, but better at batting.