Elan vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elan

Boy #2,632 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

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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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Elan Rank #2,632

Hershel Rank #2,764

Elan is more popular, ranked #2632 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Elan or Hershel more popular?

Elan is more popular, ranked #2632 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Elan and Hershel mean?

Elan means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Elan and Hershel boy or girl names?

Elan is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.