The nameGéry
Géry is an old French boy's name, carried by a bishop of Cambrai. It is mostly given in the north of France.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Géry comes from the Latin Gaugericus, a name of Germanic origin whose meaning is debated.
Origin
Germanic, through Latin. Saint Géry was bishop of Cambrai around the year 600.
History
Géry has remained a regional name, peaking modestly in the mid 1960s.
Popularity of the name Géry
Géry in the United States
Géry was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 371 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Géry. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Géry in the United States were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Géry in France
Géry was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 420 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Géry. Half of all babies named Géry in France were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Géry mean?
Géry comes from the Latin Gaugericus, a name of Germanic origin whose meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Géry?
Germanic, through Latin. Saint Géry was bishop of Cambrai around the year 600.
Is Géry a girl's or a boy's name?
Géry is a boy's name.