Find out how popular the first name Jerron has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jerron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jerron is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jerron.

The history of the first name Jerron

The name Jerron is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words "ger" meaning "spear" and "run" meaning "warrior" or "rune," an ancient Germanic alphabet. As such, the name Jerron was likely bestowed upon formidable warriors or those with a strong connection to ancient Germanic traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerron can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The document lists a landowner named Jerron in the county of Wiltshire, England. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population prior to the Norman Conquest.

In medieval times, the name Jerron appeared sporadically in various historical records and chronicles across Europe. One notable bearer was Jerron of Burgundy, a 12th-century knight who participated in the Second Crusade and fought alongside King Louis VII of France during the siege of Damascus in 1148.

During the Renaissance period, the name Jerron gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Jerron Delacroix (1510-1578) was a French painter known for his religious works and portraits, while Jerron Montfort (1547-1621) was an English playwright and poet who contributed to the flourishing of Elizabethan theater.

Moving into the modern era, Jerron Wilkins (1875-1941) was an American engineer and inventor who patented several groundbreaking designs for early automobiles and internal combustion engines. Another figure of note was Jerron Beaumont (1892-1968), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to the Amazon rainforest and made significant contributions to the study of indigenous flora and fauna.

In the realm of sports, Jerron Jenkins (1920-2005) was a renowned American baseball player who played for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox during the 1940s and 1950s. More recently, Jerron Stokes (born 1984) is a former professional basketball player who enjoyed a successful career in the NBA, playing for teams such as the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings.

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