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The baby name Geder is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GED-er (IPA: /ˈɡɛdər/).

Geder is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: GED-er (IPA: /ˈɡɛdər/)

What is the meaning of the name Geder ?

The baby name Geder is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GED-er (IPA: /ˈɡɛdər/).

Geder is Hebrew in Origin.

Geder is a rare Hebrew name deriving from the biblical noun geder, “wall” or “fence,” from the Semitic root g-d-r “to enclose, wall in.” In the Hebrew Bible it appears as a place-name - “the king of Geder” among the cities subdued by Joshua (Joshua 12:13) - and is etymologically linked to related toponyms such as Gedor, Gederah, and Gederoth; the modern Israeli town Gedera preserves the same root and sense of a walled or enclosed place.

As a given name, Geder has seen only sporadic use, mostly in Jewish and Christian communities that draw on uncommon Old Testament names; contemporary usage remains very rare and sometimes unisex. Variants and near-variants include Gador/Gader (transliterational), Gedor, and the feminine forms Gederah/Gedera. The core meaning evokes boundary, protection, or a sheepfold, giving the name a quiet solidity and pastoral undertone.

Geder is seldom given. We count 63 recorded uses of it across 14 countries.

Geder has the following similar or variant Names

Geder – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781

Geder is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:

AR
BO
BR
CL
CO

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People also ask about Geder

Geder is predominantly a boy's name.
Geder is a 2 syllable name, pronounced GED-er (IPA: /ˈɡɛdər/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gedor and Gederah.
Across languages, Geder has these equivalents: Liam ('strong-willed protector'), Alexander ('defender of men'), Edmund ('wealthy protector'), Ward ('guardian'), Bastion ('fortress').
Geder is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Israel. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Israel and its diaspora communities.
Yes. Geder doesn't make it into any of the official birth-name charts we follow, which puts it well outside the mainstream.