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Gerrit

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Pronounced GEHR-it /ˈgɛr.ɪt/High

Meaning: A Dutch form of Gerard — from the Germanic ger, 'a spear', + hard, 'brave; hardy', hence 'brave with a spear'Low

In 30 seconds: Brave with a spear; spear-hard: Gerrit is Dutch. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowDutch, Germanic

MeaningA Dutch form of Gerard — from the Germanic ger, 'a spear', + hard, 'brave; hardy', hence 'brave with a spear'

U.S. rank (2025)#5689 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,877

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gerrit is a Dutch form of Gerard — from the Germanic ger, 'a spear', + hard, 'brave; hardy', hence 'brave with a spear'. A crisp, classic name (said 'GEHR-it').

In the U.S. it appears in Dutch families. Rare, brave-with-a-spear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gerard joins the Germanic ger ('a spear') and hard ('brave; hardy') — Gerrit is the Dutch form, crisp and sturdy (said 'GEHR-it').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Gerrit — Dutch; Germanic etymology

Variations

GerardGerhardGerardt

Nicknames

Ger

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gerrit mean?

Gerrit is a Dutch form of Gerard — Germanic 'brave with a spear' (ger + hard).

How do you pronounce Gerrit?

It's said GEHR-it /ˈgɛr.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gerrit a boy or girl name?

Gerrit is a boy's name.

How popular is Gerrit?

Gerrit is a very rare name in the U.S.