Herson

Meaning of Herson

Herson is a masculine given name of English surname origin, emerging as a concise variant of Harrison, which itself denotes “son of Harry.” Drawing on Anglo-Saxon roots, it carries a sense of sturdy individuality and unpretentious refinement. Pronounced HER-suhn (/ˈhɜː.sən/ or /ˈhɜr.sən/), the name has maintained a niche yet steady presence in the United States, ranking between the 700s and 900s in recent decades and appearing eight times in the top 1,000 in 2024. Its modest popularity spares it from overcrowding, while its straightforward pronunciation averts a lifetime of spelling lessons. Herson offers a reserved yet assured identity for a boy today.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as HER-suhn (/ˈhɜː.sən/)

American English

  • Pronunced as HER-suhn (/ˈhɜr.sən/)

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