Sacred name
Geronimo is the Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Hieronymos. It is composed of the elements 'hieros', meaning sacred, and 'onyma', meaning name. While it has deep religious roots, it is most famously associated with the Apache leader who fought for his people's land.
Less common today
Geronimo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,921 in 1995.
Prominent leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Apache people
A talking mouse who works as a journalist and editor · Geronimo Stilton book series
Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
