Jansen vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Hershel Rank #2,764

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

Is Jansen or Hershel more popular?

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

What do Jansen and Hershel mean?

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

Are Jansen and Hershel boy or girl names?

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