Gerson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerson

Boy #1,837 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"expulsion, exile (one who wandered)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,837
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ger

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gerson Rank #1,837
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1837 for Gerson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerson ___

  • Gerson David
  • Gerson Isaac
  • Gerson Samuel
  • Gerson Emmanuel
  • Gerson Lee
  • Gerson James

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerson

Miriam Aaron Leah Benjamin Deborah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gerson at #1837 in the United States.

What do Gerson and Theodore mean?

Gerson means "expulsion, exile (one who wandered)" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gerson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gerson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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