Ely vs Gershon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ely

Boy #3,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ascent, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Israeli Jewish Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,087
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ely Rank #3,087
Gershon Rank #3,264

Ely is more popular, ranked #3087 vs #3264 for Gershon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ely ___

  • Ely James
  • Ely Cole
  • Ely River
  • Ely Gray
  • Ely Reed
  • Ely Stone

Gershon ___

  • Gershon Aaron
  • Gershon David
  • Gershon Isaac
  • Gershon Levi
  • Gershon Noah
  • Gershon Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ely

Eli Ezra Ari Noah Noa

If you choose Gershon

Miriam Naomi Levi Reuben Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ely or Gershon more popular?

Ely is more popular, ranked #3087 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.

What do Ely and Gershon mean?

Ely means "ascent, high" (Hebrew origin). Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ely and Gershon boy or girl names?

Ely is primarily a boy name. Gershon is primarily a boy name.

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