Zay vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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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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Zay Rank #2,854

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Hershel mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Zay and Hershel boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.