Hershel vs Waylan

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 #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Waylan Rank #2,708

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Waylan more popular?

Waylan is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Waylan mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Waylan boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.