Gershon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gershon Rank #3,264
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3264 for Gershon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gershon ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gershon

Miriam Naomi Levi Reuben Deborah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gershon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.

What do Gershon and James mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gershon and James boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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