Gere
Pronunciation: [ g-IHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gere first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 11 babies have been named Gere in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gere is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,619 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,619
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gere is also used as a girl name, ranked #37364.
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About the Name Gere
Gere is a boy name .
Is Gere a boy or girl name? Gere is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,619 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,364. Gere is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gere is currently ranked #29,619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gere include Gerardo, Gerald, Gerard, German, Gerson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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