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Gershom

♂ Boy

Pronounced GUR-shum /ˈɡɜɹ.ʃəm/Medium

Meaning: Gershom is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'a stranger there' (or 'sojourner') — the name Moses gave his first son, born in a foreign land (Exodus). A devout, meaningful name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Gershom means 'a stranger there' — the name of Moses's son (said 'GUR-shum'). Devout and meaningful.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningGershom is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'a stranger there' (or 'sojourner') — the name Moses gave his first son, born in a foreign land (Exodus). A devout, meaningful name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11347 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 207

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gershom is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'a stranger there; a sojourner,' given by Moses to his firstborn son, born far from home (Exodus). It reads as a devout, meaningful pick, still used in Jewish and Christian families (said 'GUR-shum').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, biblical, and meaningful.

Did you know? Gershom is the name Moses gave his firstborn son — 'a stranger there' — marking his life as a sojourner in a foreign land (Exodus). A devout, story-rich name (said 'GUR-shum').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Gershom — Hebrew, 'a stranger there'; son of Moses

Variations

GershonGershemGersom

Nicknames

GershShom

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gershom mean?

Gershom is a Hebrew name meaning 'a stranger there; a sojourner,' the name of Moses's firstborn son.

How do you pronounce Gershom?

It's said GUR-shum /ˈɡɜɹ.ʃəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gershom a boy or girl name?

Gershom is a boy's name, in keeping with the biblical figure.

How popular is Gershom?

Gershom is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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