Stranger; exile
Derived from the Hebrew name Gershon, it traditionally signifies someone who is a stranger or an exile in a foreign land. In the Old Testament, Gerson (Gershon) was the eldest son of Levi and the founder of the Gershonite clan.
About 108 boys were named Gerson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An elderly turtle and legendary hero · Undertale
Renowned particle physicist who co-discovered the J/psi meson
Prominent 19th-century German-Jewish banker
The same feel as Gerson — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.