Hersh vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hersh Rank #2,880
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hersh ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and James mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hersh and James boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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