Larkin vs Hersh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Hersh Rank #2,880

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Hersh more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Hersh mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Larkin and Hersh boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.