Japheth vs Gershon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Japheth

Boy #3,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hebrew Biblical

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Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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Japheth Rank #3,265

Gershon Rank #3,264

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

Is Japheth or Gershon more popular?

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

What do Japheth and Gershon mean?

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

Are Japheth and Gershon boy or girl names?

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