Son of the army or son of the master
Herson is a rare patronymic surname-turned-given name. It likely derives from the Germanic elements 'heri', meaning army, or 'herr', meaning master or lord, combined with the English suffix '-son'. It is occasionally used in Spanish-speaking communities as a variant of Gerson.
About 7 boys were named Herson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian actor known for various telenovelas
Professional footballer known as Herson
