Hersh vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Hersh Rank #2,880

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hersh or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Willis mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hersh and Willis boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.