Gershon vs Japheth

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 #3,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hebrew Biblical

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Gershon Rank #3,264

Japheth Rank #3,265

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 vs #3265 for Japheth.

Is Gershon or Japheth more popular?

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 compared to Japheth at #3265 in the United States.

What do Gershon and Japheth mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Japheth means "beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gershon and Japheth boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. Japheth is primarily a boy name.