Hershel vs Payson

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 #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Payson mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Hershel and Payson boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.