| Meaning | exile |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ger-shon |
About Gershon
Here's a name with deep roots and genuine character—Gershon stands apart from mainstream choices while offering substance and distinction. This selection brings authenticity and heritage to your child's identity, connecting them to generations of history and tradition. Gershon isn't trying to be trendy or chase popularity charts; it's confident in its own right. Consider how this name will serve your son throughout his life—it commands respect in professional settings while maintaining warmth in personal relationships. The name's uniqueness ensures your child won't be one of several in his classroom, giving him a distinct identity from day one. Gershon demonstrates that choosing a less common name doesn't mean sacrificing strength or presence. This is a name for parents who value individuality and aren't afraid to make a bold, meaningful choice.
Nicknames for Gershon
| Ger |
| Gerry |
| Shon |
| Gary |
| Son |
Famous People Named Gershon
| Gershon Agron | American-Israeli journalist |
| Gershon Kingsley | German-American composer |
| Gershon Yankelewitz | Israeli politician |
| Gershon Meler | Israeli artist |
| Gershon Freidlin | Russian poet |
| Gershon Sirota | Polish-Jewish cantor |
| Gershon Shaked | Israeli literary scholar |
| Gershon Weiler | American rabbi |
| Gershon Koffie | Ghanaian soccer player |
| Gershon Legman | American cultural critic |
| Gershon Simes | American politician |
| Gershon Jacobson | American journalist |
| Gershon Baskin | American-Israeli peace activist |
| Gershon Ben Keren | British self-defense expert |
| Gershon Agronow | Israeli-American physician |
| Gershon Chanowitz | American rabbi |
| Gershon Reizinger | Hungarian painter |
| Gershon Dalin | American cantor |
| Gershon Edelstein | Israeli rabbi |
| Gershon Hundert | Canadian historian |
Characters Named Gershon
| Gershon Gray | Character in the novel "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok |
| Gershon Foy | Character in the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Gershon Bachus | Character in the novel "Blood Promise" by Richelle Mead |
| Gershon Holtz | Character in the TV series "Transparent" |
| Gershon Moskowitz | Character in the film "Harvard Man" |
| Gershon Yablokoff | Character in the play "The Song of Love" |
| Gershon Levy | Character in the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Gershon McFadden | Character in the film "Rollerball" |
| Gershon Kliman | Character in the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Gershon Gruen | Character in the novel "The Ghost Writer" by Philip Roth |
| Gershon Soutine | Character in the film "Modigliani" |
| Gershon Tuck | Character in the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Gershon Keynman | Character in the film "The Beloved" |
| Gershon Cohen | Character in the film "L'Chayim, Comrade Stalin!" |
| Gershon Kovitzki | Character in the novel "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks |
| Gershon Cofax | Character in the TV series "The Nanny" |
| Gershon Horowitz | Character in the film "The Believer" |
| Gershon Apfelschnitt | Character in the film "The Hebrew Hammer" |
| Gershon Finkelstein | Character in the TV series "Northern Exposure" |
| Gershon Krakauer | Character in the film "Deconstructing Harry" |