What does Geraint mean?

Geraint as a boys' name is pronounced GHER-aynt. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Geraint is "old". From the same root as "geriatric". First appeared in Latin as the Roman name Gerontius, from Greek Gerontios, possibly influenced by the Greek word ger�n "old man". The tale of Geraint, son of Erbin of Cornwall, is told in the Mabinogi. Sir Geraint is a knight in certain Arthurian legends, and the story of Geraint and his love Enid was used by Tennyson in the "Idylls of the King".

STARTS WITH Ge-

ASSOCIATED WITH old, roman, greek, knight (warrior), king

Variations

VARIANTS Gerant, Jerant, Jeraint

SEE ALSO Gareth, Gerasim

FEMININE FORM Enid

How popular is Geraint?

Geraint is an uncommonly occurring first name for men. Geraint is also an unusual last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Bernt, Brannt (see Brant), Brant▼, Derwent, Durant, Ferrant, Gaine, Gains, Garan, Garin, Garlin, Garlind, Garmin, Garrin, Garritt, Garvin, Garwin, Gawain, Gawaine, Gearalt, Gehan, Gerald▼, Geralde, Geraldo, Gerall, Gerallt, Gerard▼, Gerardo▼, Geraud (see Gerald), Gerhardt, Gerhart, Gerik, Gerlaich (see Gerlach), Germain, Germaine, German, Germane, Germano, Germayn (see Germain), Germayne (see Germain), Germin, Gerollt (see Gerald), Gerolt, Geron, Gerri, Gerrie, Gerrild (see Gerald), Gerrit, Gerritt, Gerrity, Gerson, Gervais, Gervaise, Gethin, Girault, Girvin, Goraidh, Goran, Gorin, Goring, Gorrin, Graidy, Graig, Grant, Guerrant, Levant, Lorant, Saint▲, Sergent, Tenant and Vermont. These names tend to be more frequently used than Geraint.