Gerson vs Yuri

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

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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gerson Rank #1,837
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerson

Miriam Aaron Leah Benjamin Deborah

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerson or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Gerson at #1837 in the United States.

What do Gerson and Yuri mean?

Gerson means "expulsion, exile (one who wandered)" (Hebrew origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Gerson and Yuri boy or girl names?

Gerson is primarily a boy name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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