Gershon
Meaning of Gershon
Gershon is a male name with its origins in Hebrew. In American English, it is pronounced as GUR-shun (/ˈɡɝʃən/). Another variation of this name is Gerson. The name Gershon has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1915, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to an average of around 20-30 babies annually. While not among the most popular names, Gershon carries a unique and distinctive quality that may appeal to parents looking for a less common name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as GUR-shun (/ˈɡɝʃən/)
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Notable People Named Gershon
| Gershon Harry Agron was an Israeli newspaper editor, politician, and the mayor of West Jerusalem from 1955 until his passing in 1959. |
| Gershon Kingsley was a German-American composer and electronic music pioneer, known for his work with the Moog synthesizer and the influential composition "Popcorn". |
| Gershon Iskowitz was a Canadian artist of Jewish background originally from Poland, known for his early figurative images reflecting his tragic experiences during the Holocaust and later luminous abstract works. |
| Yerachmiel Gershon Edelstein was a prominent Soviet-born Israeli rabbi known for his leadership in the Ponevezh Yeshiva and the Degel HaTorah party in Israel. |
| Rabbi Gershon Winkler is a Danish non-denominational Rabbi, scholar, teacher, and author with a special interest in indigenous Judaism. |
| Gershon Ellenbogen was a British barrister, author, and Liberal Party politician known for his contribution to the legal reference work "Constitutional Laws of Great Britain." |
| Gershon Shofman was an Israeli writer and painter. |
| Gershon Jacobson was the founder, editor, and publisher of Der Algemeiner Journal, a prominent Yiddish-language weekly newspaper in North America, and lived in Brooklyn until his passing at the age of 70. |
| Gershon Sirota - Gershon-Yitskhok Leibovich Sirota was a prominent cantor during the "Golden Age of Hazzanut" and was often compared to the famous opera singer Enrico Caruso. |
| Gershon Rorich was a South African beach volleyball player. |
| Gershon Zak was a key figure in the establishment of the Israeli Navy, serving as the head of the Sea service before Paul Shulman took over as commander. |
| Gershon Galil is a renowned Professor of Biblical Studies and Ancient History at the University of Haifa in Israel. |
| Gershon Lasch, a German educator and author, was appointed as an instructor at the Jewish school in Halberstadt, Prussia in 1823, eventually becoming a professor. |
| Gershon Shefa is an Israeli former swimmer who competed in the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Olympics. |
| Gershon Henry is a Finnish professional football player known for his role as a centre back for Real Monarchs and the Finland under-18 national team. |
