Gershom: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Stranger there, a name of finding home after long wandering.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12747
- Peak
- #5232 in 1991
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gershom Means
Gershom is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Stranger there, a name of finding home after long wandering.
How Popular Gershom Is
Gershom currently ranks #12747 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5232 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Gershom
- Gershom is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Gershom is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Gershom
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gershom
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gershom.
Questions About Gershom
What does Gershom mean?
Gershom is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Stranger there, a name of finding home after long wandering.
How popular is Gershom?
Gershom currently ranks #12747 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5232 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Gershom come from?
Gershom comes from Hebrew roots. Gershom is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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