Gerasimos

Gerasimos is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “the one who deserves honour.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Gerasimos at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“the one who deserves honour”

About the name Gerasimos

Gerasimos belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “the one who deserves honour” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Gerasimos first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2963 in 1975, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 197 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gerasimos in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#2963 in 1975
Peak year
1975
Total since 1880
197

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gerasimos mean?

Gerasimos means “the one who deserves honour” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gerasimos a boy or girl name?

Gerasimos is a boy name.

What origin is the name Gerasimos?

Gerasimos comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Gerasimos?

Gerasimos first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #2963 in 1975, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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