Compare two names
Obed and Gerson side by side: Obed peaked in 2005 and Gerson in 2008; in 2025 they were given to 72 and 108 babies.
Obed and Gerson, year by year
Girls and boys together; Obed solid, Gerson dashed.
| Obed | Gerson | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 72 | 108 |
| Rank 2025 | #2,072 among boys’ names | #1,576 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 4,135 | 4,323 |
| Peak year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Girls | 0% | 0% |
| Alive, estimated | 3,650 | 3,890 |
| Median age | 21 | 19 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.