Hersh vs Penn

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

Hersh Rank #2,880
Penn Rank #2,952

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #2952 for Penn.

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

Penn ___

  • Penn James
  • Penn Oliver
  • Penn Alexander
  • Penn Harrison
  • Penn William
  • Penn August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Penn

Wren Slate Wells Bram Ford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Penn more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Penn mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Hersh and Penn boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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