Gerson

Gerson represents a variant of the biblical name Gerschom and has the meaning 'guest in a foreign land' or 'the stranger'. The name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and contains the word ger, which means 'stranger' or 'guest'.

What does the name Gerson mean?

Gerson is a derived form of the biblical name Gerschom and stands for 'guest in a foreign land' or simply 'the stranger'. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Hebrew, where the word ger is used for 'stranger, guest'. In the Bible, Gerschom is the name of Moses' eldest son. Other variants of the name include Gershom, Gershon, Gerschon, Gershanik, Gersom, and Garson.

Where does the name Gerson come from?

The first name Gerson has Ancient Hebrew roots and means 'guest in a foreign land' or 'the stranger'. The composition of the Ancient Hebrew word ger stands for 'stranger, guest'. The name is used in biblical Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Gerson?

The pronunciation of the two-syllable name Gerson is 'Ger-son' [ˈɡɛʁzɔn]. The voiced s creates a gentle movement inside, while the first syllable is clearly emphasized. The ending '-son' sounds compressed and closed. Overall, the name Gerson conveys a factual and balanced impression – calm yet present.

Popularity

In Germany, Gerson is a rather rare first name. In 2009, it ranked 1,979th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. From 1930 to 2024, Gerson was registered as a first name in Germany, with an average rank of 3. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Gerry

Famous people

• Gerson Acevedo (Chilean football player)
• Gerson ben Meir Biberach (German theologian)
• Gerson Cacapa (football player from Brazil)
• Gerson Da Cunha (actor)
• Gerson Da Silva (Brazilian football player)
• Gerson Dos Santos (Brazilian footballer)
• Gerson Echeverry (Colombian football player)
• Gerson Fehrenbach (German stonemason)
• Gerson Fraga Vieira (football player from Brazil)
• Gerson Garcia (football player from El Salvador)
• Gerson Goldhaber (American physicist)
• Gerson Guimaraes Ferreira (footballer from Brazil)
• Gerson Guimaraes Junior (football player from Brazil)
• Gerson Harting (pole vaulter)
• Gerson Magrao (Brazilian football player)
• Gerson Medina Pires (Cape Verdean footballer)
• Gerson Novela (American basketball player)
• Gerson Rodas (Honduran football player)
• Gerson Rodrigues (football player from the Netherlands)
• Gerson Santos da Silva (Brazilian footballer)