Hershel vs Jansen

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 #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Jansen Rank #2,836

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Hershel or Jansen more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Jansen mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Hershel and Jansen boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.