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Why parents love Gerson- Gershon IS Levi's FIRSTBORN — priestly eldest.
- The meaning exile carries exodus depth.
- Two syllables with a strong, Hebrew sound: GER-son.
- Ger and Son are both embedded.
- The Hebrew heritage gives genuine depth.
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The vibe of Gerson
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Origin & history of Gerson
Hebrew Gershon (exile/stranger)
→ SON-ending Gerson
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Modern American roots
Gerson IS from Gershon — Levi's firstborn, eldest of the priestly tribe.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew; Gershon — Genesis 46:11.
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Today
Gerson remains a beloved choice, ranking #1685 in the US. 4,214 babies have been named Gerson since 1909.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Gerson?
2008
peak year
The name Gerson reached its peak in 2008, with 145 registrations (ranked #1213). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1909. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1685) today, averaging about 98 new babies per year. Gerson's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 4,214 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
145
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,213)
(ranked #1,213)
98
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
980
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
4,214
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Gerson6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Gerson's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — exile seeking. People named Gerson tend to be strong, priestly, and gifted at being Levi's firstborn exile.
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Levi's firstborn exile✦
Priestly-eldest◈
Ger-Son dual◎
Hebrew-strong♡
Exodus-depthG7
E5
R9
S1
O6
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Gerson❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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