Dillan vs Hersh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hersh

Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,880
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hershey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dillan Rank #2,887
Hersh Rank #2,880

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #2887 for Dillan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillan ___

  • Dillan James
  • Dillan Lee
  • Dillan Thomas
  • Dillan Michael
  • Dillan Owen
  • Dillan Rhys

Hersh ___

  • Hersh Aaron
  • Hersh David
  • Hersh Michael
  • Hersh Samuel
  • Hersh Joseph
  • Hersh Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dillan

Brennan Kieran Declan Sienna Bryn

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillan or Hersh more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dillan and Hersh mean?

Dillan means "great tide, sea flow" (Welsh origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Dillan and Hersh boy or girl names?

Dillan is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.

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