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First name Gereon - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
10. Oktober
Meaning
The name Gereon comes from Latin and means "the protector". It has a long history and is mainly popular in Germany and the Netherlands. The name is closely associated with Saint Gereon, a Roman soldier who became a Christian martyr in the 4th century. Nowadays, the name Gereon is often given as a middle name and is particularly popular among Catholic families.