Geri
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ee ]
Geri is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,215 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,215
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Geri is also used as a girl name, ranked #23850.
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About the Name Geri
Geri is a boy name .
Is Geri a boy or girl name? Geri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,215 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,850. Geri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Geri is currently ranked #39,215 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Geri 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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