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    Gershon or Gerson?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Gershon and Gerson are two spellings of the same sound. Gershon is listed with the meaning "His banishment, the change of pilgrimage" and Gerson with "Stranger; exile". Gershon is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailGershonGerson
    MeaningHis banishment, the change of pilgrimageStranger; exile
    OriginHebrewSpanish
    GenderBoyBoy
    Writtenगेरशोन—
    Say itGer-shonGer-son
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Gershon and Gerson

    Is Gershon or Gerson more common?

    Gershon is more often searched and saved on this site; Gerson is also used.

    Do Gershon and Gerson mean the same?

    Gershon: "His banishment, the change of pilgrimage". Gerson: "Stranger; exile".

    How do you say Gershon?

    In parts: Ger-shon. Gerson is said the same way.

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