Arlan vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Arlan or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Hershel mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Arlan and Hershel boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.