Gershon
Meaning
"a stranger there"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,264
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gerry, Gersh
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"a stranger there"
Origin: Hebrew
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3264 for Gershon.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.
Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Gershon is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.