US Popularity Rank: 3580

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: exile; stranger

Gerson is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. A variant of Gershon, it means "exile" or "stranger." In the Torah, Gershon was Levi's eldest son and the founder of the Gershonite clan. Gerson may also be a derivative of Gershom, who was the first-born son of Moses. If honoring your faith is an important part of your life, a name like Gerson is a great way to include baby in your journey. You can also use it as an alternative to popular boy names like Garrison or Jensen.