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Yerson

♂ Boy

Pronounced YER-son /ˈjɛr.sən/Medium

Meaning: A Latin American coined given name, most likely a Y-styled reshaping of Jerson or Gerson (the latter tied to Hebrew Gershon, 'a stranger there'). As a coinage its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latin American coinage: Yerson echoes Jerson or Gerson (said 'YER-son'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA Latin American coined given name, most likely a Y-styled reshaping of Jerson or Gerson (the latter tied to Hebrew Gershon, 'a stranger there'). As a coinage its exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#11949 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520212025

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

Yerson is a Latin American coined name, most naturally read as a Y-styled Jerson or Gerson; Gerson itself traces to Hebrew Gershon, 'a stranger there'. Such Y- reshapings are popular across Latin America. As an invention its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'YER-son').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Latin American families. Rare, modern, and heritage-flavored.

Did you know? Yerson reads as a Y-styled Jerson or Gerson (the latter from Hebrew Gershon) — part of a Latin American fashion for fresh Y- names — a coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'YER-son').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Yerson — Latin American coinage; likely Y-styled Jerson/Gerson; routes uncertain

Variations

YeisonGersonJerson

Nicknames

YerSon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yerson mean?

Yerson is a Latin American coinage, likely a Y-styled Jerson or Gerson; as an invention the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yerson?

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

Is Yerson a boy or girl name?

Yerson is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yerson?

Yerson is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly by Latin American families.

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