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The name Gershon is of Hebrew origin. The meaning of Gershon is exile. Gershon is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 7 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ger-shon.
It is of status origins and was first used to describe a stranger or newcomer to a community. The derivation is from the pre 7th century Old Norse word gestr meaning a guest or visitor, but withe more specific translation of a stranger.he first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Benwoldus Guest. This was dated 1100 in the Old English Names Register, during the reign of King William 11nd of England, 1087 - 1100.