Arlan vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,764
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hersh, Hesh

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlan Rank #2,775
Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlan ___

  • Arlan James
  • Arlan Lee
  • Arlan Ray
  • Arlan Dean
  • Arlan Wayne
  • Arlan Dale

Hershel ___

  • Hershel Morris
  • Hershel Bernard
  • Hershel Lee
  • Hershel David
  • Hershel Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlan

Harlan Glen Darla Marlene Carla

If you choose Hershel

Morris Bernard Rivka Esther Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlan or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Hershel mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Arlan and Hershel boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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