Hanson vs Hersh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Hersh Rank #2,880

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hanson or Hersh more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Hersh mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Hanson and Hersh boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.