| Meaning | exile, stranger |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ger-son |
Gerson brings together familiarity and distinctiveness in perfect proportion, offering something recognizably name-like yet refreshingly uncommon. This solid choice has Germanic roots but feels at home anywhere, crossing borders and cultures with ease. The name projects reliability and competence—a Gerson gets things done without unnecessary fanfare. It has a professional quality that will serve well throughout life's various stages, from elementary school through retirement. Gerson sounds neither too formal nor too casual, striking an ideal middle ground that works in any context. The name has a certain no-nonsense quality that suggests integrity and straightforwardness, qualities many parents hope to instill. It pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname combination, showing remarkable flexibility while maintaining its own identity.
| Gershom |
| Gerzon |
| Gerrison |
| Ger |
| Gerry |
| Son |
| Sonny |
| GJ |
| Gerson Santos da Silva | Brazilian footballer |
| Gerson Mayen | Salvadoran footballer |
| Gerson Magrao | Brazilian footballer |
| Gerson Sanginitto | Brazilian artist |
| Gerson King Combo | Brazilian singer |
| Gerson Sheotahul | Dutch footballer |
| Gerson Abers | Brazilian politician |
| Gerson Rodrigues | Luxembourgish footballer |
| Gerson Therapy | American physician and alternative medicine promoter |
| Gerson Leiber | American artist |
| Gerson Lima | Brazilian footballer |
| Gerson Bergher | Brazilian engineer and politician |
| Gerson De Oliveira Junior | Brazilian footballer |
| Gerson Gomes | Brazilian footballer |
| Gerson Smoger | American boxing referee |
| Gerson De La Garza | Mexican footballer |
| Gerson Tellez | Colombian cyclist |
| Gerson Garcia | Paraguayan footballer |
| Gerson Molina | Colombian road cyclist |
| Gerson Acevedo | Mexican footballer |
| Gerson Gloom | Character from the cartoon "The 7D" |
| Gerson the Squirrel | A character in the game "Tales of Monkey Island" |
| Gerson Corky Caroll | A character in the movie "The Green Berets" |
| Gerson Lemmer | A character in the movie "Benji" |