What is the origin of the name Gershon?

Gershon is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Gershon?

Gershon is currently ranked #3232 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Gershon?

Gershon is pronounced GER-shawn.

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Gershon

GER-shawn

Popularity

#3232

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

937

Peak Year

#37 in 2024

First Recorded

1915

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Hebrew, meaning 'banishment' or 'exile'. It signifies a symbolic name with biblical origins.

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Gerry Gersh

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Gerry Gersh

Spelling Variations

Gershom

Similar Names

Elijah Micah Levi Asher

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentIntelligent

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