What origin is the name Gerar?

Gerar comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gerar a popular name?

Gerar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gerar?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Gerar — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Gerar

Q: Is Gerar a rare name?

Yes. Gerar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gerar

Gerar

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Gerar is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name is associated with a pilgrimage, combat, or dispute. It is also the name of a biblical location.".

With hebrew roots, Gerar is a boy name that means "This Hebrew name is associated with a pilgrimage, combat, or dispute. It is also the name of a biblical location.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Hebrew name is associated with a pilgrimage, combat, or dispute. It is also the name of a biblical location.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gerar

Very rare in US records

What does Gerar mean?

Gerar is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Hebrew name is associated with a pilgrimage, combat, or dispute. It is also the name of a biblical location.".