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Jerson

♂ Boy

Pronounced YER-sohn /ˈjɛr.sɔn/Medium

Meaning: Latino name linked to Gerson — Hebrew Gershom, 'a stranger/sojourner there'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sojourner's name, Latino-style: Jerson echoes Gerson/Gershom — 'a stranger there'. Warm, biblical-rooted, and fresh.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningLatino name linked to Gerson — Hebrew Gershom, 'a stranger/sojourner there'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4783 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819822025

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

Jerson is a Latino name linked to Gerson — from Hebrew Gershom, 'a stranger/sojourner there' (Moses' son) — with the popular -son sound (routes layered, which we note). It's common in Central and South America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, sojourner at the (likely) root, and warm.

Did you know? Jerson echoes Gerson, from biblical Gershom — 'a stranger/sojourner there', the name Moses gave his son in exile; it's popular across Latin America.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Gerson / Gershom — routes layered

Variations

GersonJerssonYerson

Nicknames

Jer

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If you like Jerson…

Gerson— the name it echoes
Jefferson— a fellow -son name
Jeyson— another Latino phonetic name
Javon— echoes that soft -on sound
Jadon— echoes that soft -on sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerson mean?

Jerson echoes Gerson/Gershom, 'a stranger/sojourner there'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jerson?

It's said YER-sohn /ˈjɛr.sɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jerson a boy or girl name?

Jerson is a boy's name.

How popular is Jerson?

Jerson is a rare name in the U.S.

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