Gershon vs Lavon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gershon

Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,264
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Gersh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gershon Rank #3,264
Lavon Rank #3,345

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 vs #3345 for Lavon.

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

Lavon ___

  • Lavon James
  • Lavon Ray
  • Lavon Michael
  • Lavon Anthony
  • Lavon Earl
  • Lavon Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lavon

Devonte Marlon Damon Shavonne Latrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gershon or Lavon more popular?

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 compared to Lavon at #3345 in the United States.

What do Gershon and Lavon mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Lavon means "white, pure" (Hebrew lavan origin).

Are Gershon and Lavon boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. Lavon is primarily a boy name.

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