Gerson

Gerson is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 88 boys in the United States.

Gerson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gerson

Gerson belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gerson first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1137 in 2005, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 4,214 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gerson in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#1137 in 2005
Peak year
2008
Babies named Gerson in 2024
88
Total since 1880
4,214

Gerson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#4647 in 2011
Babies named Gerson in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gerson mean?

The meaning of Gerson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gerson a boy or girl name?

Gerson is a boy name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gerson?

Gerson comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Gerson?

Gerson first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #1137 in 2005, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.