Gerson
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gerson
The name 'Gerson' is a variant of 'Gershon,' meaning "exile" or "expulsion" in Hebrew, derived from the root *g-r-sh* (to drive out).
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Etymology
The name 'Gerson' is a variant of 'Gershon,' meaning "exile" or "expulsion" in Hebrew, derived from the root *g-r-sh* (to drive out). It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably as the name of the firstborn son of Levi in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 6:16), making it a traditional biblical name.
Gerson currently ranks #1,576 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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