Gershon

Gershon - A very unique male name

Gershon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1962 on position #1643. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gershon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gershon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gershon. The baby boy name Gershon was given to 33 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2022 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 44,433 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gershon peaked in popularity 64 years ago in 1962 on position 1643.

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Gershon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gershon is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #529 - and is the least popular in New York at position #752.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gershon is where you live.

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Gershon origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

From Hebrew Gershon, traditionally explained from ger, 'sojourner' — in Genesis his name is linked to being a stranger in a foreign land

Gershon is the eldest son of Levi in the Bible and the ancestor of one of the Levitical families. The name has been used steadily, mainly in Jewish families, in US records since 1962 and reached its highest count in 2025. It is a distinct name from Gershom, Moses' son, though the two are often confused.

Attested etymology

Gershon is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Gershon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gershon, sorted by popularity.

Grayson / Greyson / Garrison / Graysen / Gerson / Greysen / Gracen / Gurshan / Gerasimos / Graeson /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Gershon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gershon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gershon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

GUR-shun · /ˈɡɜrʃən/

Around the world

• Gershon (Hebrew) — Used as-is in Hebrew.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gershom — A different biblical name, frequently confused with Gershon.

Famous bearers

• Gershon — Eldest son of Levi in the Bible and ancestor of a Levitical family (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalClassic

Why parents choose it

A weighty biblical name with a clear place in the Exodus story, still rare outside Jewish use.

Worth knowing

• Gershon and Gershom are different biblical figures — the names are routinely mixed up.