Hersh vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hersh

Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Hersh Rank #2,880

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hersh or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Pearson mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Hersh and Pearson boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.