Gero
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gero first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 5 babies have been named Gero in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gero is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,800 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,800
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Hebrew origin
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Romani origin
"I awake, I am awake"
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Old Norse origin
"ever ruler, eternal king"
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Igbo origin
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Greek origin
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Irish origin
"possessor of old wisdom (mythological)"
#39,600 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis