Gaston vs Jerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaston

Boy #4,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"guest, stranger"

Origin: Frankish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Portuguese Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,181
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jerson

Boy #4,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sword"

Origin: Spanish/Latin American

Cultural Roots

Colombian Venezuelan Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,102
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gaston Rank #4,181
Jerson Rank #4,102

Jerson is more popular, ranked #4102 vs #4181 for Gaston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaston ___

  • Gaston Louis
  • Gaston Henri
  • Gaston Pierre
  • Gaston Marcel
  • Gaston Remy
  • Gaston Claude

Jerson ___

  • Jerson Luis
  • Jerson Miguel
  • Jerson Antonio
  • Jerson David
  • Jerson Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaston

Marcel Josephine Colette Hugo Amelie

If you choose Jerson

Keison Brayan Yerson Leidy Yulieth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaston or Jerson more popular?

Jerson is more popular, ranked #4102 compared to Gaston at #4181 in the United States.

What do Gaston and Jerson mean?

Gaston means "guest, stranger" (Frankish/Germanic origin). Jerson means "son of the sword" (Spanish/Latin American origin).

Are Gaston and Jerson boy or girl names?

Gaston is primarily a boy name. Jerson is primarily a boy name.

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