What does Gerasim mean?

Gerasim as a boys' name is of Russian and Greek origin, and the meaning of Gerasim is "old; honor". Russian form of Greek Gerasimos, derived from geras. The root is similar to Geraint, Gerontius and the German Gereon. Saint Gerasimos was a fifth-century hermit.

STARTS WITH Ge-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, old, saint, hermit (monk)

Variations

ALTERNATIVE FORM VIA GERAINT Gerant

How popular is Gerasim?

Gerasim is an unusual given name for males and also an uncommon last name for all people. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Abrahim, Basim, Ebrahim, Efraim, Efrayim, Gedalia, Gedalio (see Gedaliah), Gefania (see Gefen), Gemali, Genesis▲, Georas, Gerald▼, Geralde, Geraldo, Gerall, Gerallt, Gerard▼, Gerardo▼, Geraud (see Gerald), Geremia, Gerik, Germain, Germin, Geronimo, Gerri, Gerrie, Gerrit, Gersham, Gershom, Gerson, Gervais, Gervas, Gervase, Gervasio, Gervasius, Gervaso (see Gervase), Gevaria (see Gevariah), Graham▲, Graig, Gram, Ibrahim▲, Kasim, Qasim, Seraphim and Wasim. These names tend to be more commonly used than Gerasim.