Hershel vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Arlan Rank #2,775

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Hershel or Arlan more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Arlan mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Hershel and Arlan boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.