Waylan vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylan

Boy #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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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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Waylan Rank #2,708

Hershel Rank #2,764

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

Is Waylan or Hershel more popular?

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

What do Waylan and Hershel mean?

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

Are Waylan and Hershel boy or girl names?

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