Prize or honor
Derived from the Greek word 'geras', which refers to a prize, gift of honor, or reward. It is a traditional Greek name often associated with Saint Gerasimos, the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia.
Less common today
Gerasimos isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,086 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
16th-century hermit and patron saint of Kefalonia
Prominent Greek actor
Greek politician and former Minister of Defense
