Hersh vs Waylan

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 #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Hersh Rank #2,880

Waylan Rank #2,708

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hersh or Waylan more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Waylan mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Hersh and Waylan boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.