Gerloff

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Gerloff is a combination of two Germanic elements, "ger" meaning "spear" and "lauf" meaning "run". Therefore, the name means "spear runner".
Popularity
Gerloff is not a very popular name in the world. It is extremely rare in the United States and is ranked outside of the top 1000 baby names. As such, there are no statistics on its usage in other countries or regions.

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Gerloff Name meanings & History

The name Gerloff has German and Dutch origins. The name Gerloff is a combination of two Germanic elements, "ger" meaning "spear" and "lauf" meaning "run". Therefore, the name means "spear runner". Norwegian form of Gæirlæifr. Gerloff is a given name that is mainly used in Germany and Dutch-speaking countries. It is not very common and is mostly used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Gerloff: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gerloff:

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off

E: Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

L: Luscious,Languid,Lover,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Lazy

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized

F: Friendly,Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive

Gerloff is:

  • a Common name
  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Serious name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Gerloff

Gerolf, Gerulf, Gerolfine, Gerulfa