Geronimo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Geronimo Name at a Glance

Name	Geronimo
Meaning	Sacred name. Variant of the saint's name Jerome. 19th Century American Indian Geronimo was one of the last of the Apache warrior chiefs.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Geronimo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Geronimo means “Sacred name. Variant of the saint's name Jerome. 19th Century American Indian Geronimo was one of the last of the Apache warrior chiefs”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Geronimo Name Origin

Our database records Geronimo under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Geronimo a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Geronimo is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Geronimo

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