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    Gershom

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gershom

    Gershom

    Boy
    hebrew
    2 syllables

    Gershom is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A stranger there; exiled, alien, or bell. famous bearer: gershom was an old testament son of moses".

    The meaning of Gershom is "A stranger there; exiled, alien, or bell. famous bearer: gershom was an old testament son of moses" — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    hebrew
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A stranger there; exiled, alien, or bell. famous bearer: gershom was an old testament son of moses

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Gershom

    Very rare in US records

    What does Gershom mean?

    Gershom is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A stranger there; exiled, alien, or bell. famous bearer: gershom was an old testament son of moses".

    Is Gershom a rare name?

    Yes. Gershom does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Gershom

    IsabellaAbigailElizabethHannahSarahLeah

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    Names with a similar meaning to Gershom

    Gershom means "A stranger there; exiled, alien, or bell. famous bearer: gershom was an old testament son of moses" — these names share that spirit.

    • Christopher — "Bearer of Christ" (greek)
    • Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)

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