US Popularity:3895
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.
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How Popular Is The Name Gerson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Gerson is currently #3895 in U.S. births
Boy:Gerson is currently #1835 in U.S. births

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2024
#1835
in 2024
- 143
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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