Welsh boy name
Geraint Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Geraint means old man. Probably from the Latin Gerontius, from a Greek word meaning old man
Geraint is a Welsh name associated with the Arthurian hero Geraint, who appears in the romance Geraint and Enid, and with early rulers of Dumnonia in south-west Britain. It probably comes from the Latin Gerontius and, behind that, the Greek for old man. The stress falls on the second syllable, and the ending sounds like a soft rynt. It has remained common in Wales and was brought to wide attention by the Olympic cyclist Geraint Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018.
Variants of Geraint
GerantGerent
Well-known people named Geraint
Geraint Thomas.
Geraint popularity: Ireland vs the US
Geraint does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Geraint mean?
Geraint means "old man". Probably from the Latin Gerontius, from a Greek word meaning old man.
How do you pronounce Geraint?
Geraint is pronounced geh-RYNT.
What is the origin of Geraint?
Geraint is of Welsh origin. Probably from the Latin Gerontius, from a Greek word meaning old man.