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Herson

♂ Boy

Pronounced HER-son /ˈhɛr.sən/High

Meaning: A form of Gershon/Gershom — from the Hebrew, 'a sojourner/stranger there; an exile'; used in Hispanic families; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sojourner there; a stranger: Herson is a form of Gershon. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningA form of Gershon/Gershom — from the Hebrew, 'a sojourner/stranger there; an exile'; used in Hispanic families; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9292 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 522

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619852024

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

Herson is a form of Gershon/Gershom — from the Hebrew, 'a sojourner/stranger there; an exile'; used in Hispanic families (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'HER-son').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-sojourner-there at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gershon/Gershom is Hebrew for 'a sojourner there; a stranger' — Herson is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HER-son').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Gershon — routes layered

Variations

GershonHerzonHersson

Nicknames

Her

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Herson mean?

Herson is a form of Gershon/Gershom — Hebrew 'a sojourner/stranger there'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Herson?

It's said HER-son /ˈhɛr.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Herson a boy or girl name?

Herson is a boy's name.

How popular is Herson?

Herson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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