Hersh vs Yan

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 #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

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Hersh Rank #2,880

Yan Rank #2,873

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hersh or Yan more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Yan mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Yan means "flame, bright" (Chinese origin).

Are Hersh and Yan boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Yan is primarily a boy name.