Gerret is an unique and historical given name, derived from the Germanic elements 'geri', meaning 'spear' or 'war', and 'rad', signifying 'counsel' or 'ready'. It was borne by several medieval figures, most notably Gerrit van Groesbeeck, a 15th-century Dutch nobleman. Today, Gerret is still used occasionally in the Netherlands, Germany, and other countries with historical ties to Germanic culture.
"Gerret saw five newborns bring its total to five in 1987."