Yan vs Hersh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

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Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Yan Rank #2,873

Hersh Rank #2,880

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Yan or Hersh more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Yan and Hersh mean?

Yan means "flame, bright" (Chinese origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Yan and Hersh boy or girl names?

Yan is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.