Hershel vs Hanson

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 #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Hershel or Hanson more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Hanson mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Hershel and Hanson boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.