Gershon vs Avrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gershon

Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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Boy #3,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of many nations, father of a multitude"

Origin: Hebrew Avraham

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Orthodox Jewish Yiddish-speaking

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Gershon Rank #3,264

Avrum Rank #3,179

Avrum is more popular, ranked #3179 vs #3264 for Gershon.

Is Gershon or Avrum more popular?

Avrum is more popular, ranked #3179 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.

What do Gershon and Avrum mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Avrum means "father of many nations, father of a multitude" (Hebrew Avraham origin).

Are Gershon and Avrum boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. Avrum is primarily a boy name.