Gerson
ge(r)-son
US Popularity:3580
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:exile; stranger
Gerson is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. A variant of Gershon, it means "exile" or "stranger." In the Torah, Gershon was Levi's eldest son and the founder of the Gershonite clan. Gerson may also be a derivative of Gershom, who was the first-born son of Moses. If honoring your faith is an important part of your life, a name like Gerson is a great way to include baby in your journey. You can also use it as an alternative to popular boy names like Garrison or Jensen.
How Popular Is The Name Gerson?
U.S. Births
Overall:Gerson is currently #3580 in U.S. births
Boy:Gerson is currently #1692 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1692
in 2023
+ 69
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Gérson
Ancestry, Gershon Family History
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 408
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