Gender: Male
Origin: Dutch, English
Meaning: Strong and brave, Mighty with a Spear, Brave with the Spear
Pronunciation: Geh-rit, /ˈɡɛrɪt/, JH EH R IH T
Popularity Rank: #4,987
From the Old High German name Gerhard, composed of the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave, hardy'. It is often associated with strength and courage.
The name Gerrit is of Dutch, English origin and means Strong and brave, Mighty with a Spear, Brave with the Spear, Spear Rule. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gerrit is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, and 44 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Geh-rit
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡɛrɪt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH R IH T
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Gerrit is recorded 11,737 times globally, ranking it as the 4,987th most common name worldwide.
Gerrit is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 7,856 occurrences, making it the 96th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Gerrit is found among 1 in every 48 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #96 | 1 : 48 |
| South Africa | #1,188 | 1 : 1,292 |
| Germany | #685 | 1 : 326 |
| Belgium | #1,051 | 1 : 621 |
| United States of America | #12,572 | 1 : 12,061 |
| Canada | #4,495 | 1 : 4,277 |
| Namibia | #1,117 | 1 : 2,971 |
| Spain | #12,922 | 1 : 21,631 |
| Austria | #3,513 | 1 : 4,711 |
| United Kingdom | #17,642 | 1 : 23,835 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gerrit from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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