Gereon Name Meaning
The name Gereon comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gereon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gereon Name Meaning
German, Late RomanPossibly derived from Greek γερων (geron) meaning "old man, elder". This was the name of a saint martyred in Cologne in the 4th century.
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