Rick vs Hersh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Rick Rank #2,948

Hersh Rank #2,880

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Hersh more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Hersh mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Rick and Hersh boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.