Meaning, origin, history
Jeroen is a Dutch given name for boys. It is an abbreviated form of the name Gerrit, which is derived from the Old Germanic elements "geri" meaning "spear" and "rithi" meaning "strength". Therefore, the name Jeroen means "strong spear". The name has been popular in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages but it has not gained much international recognition. There are no notable figures with the name Jeroen, as it is relatively uncommon outside of the Netherlands. However, it is a strong and unique name with a rich history behind it.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jeroen since 1880
Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1991
6 births
in 1991
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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