Hersh vs Raylon

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
Raylon Rank #2,907

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #2907 for Raylon.

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

Raylon ___

  • Raylon James
  • Raylon Lee
  • Raylon Cole
  • Raylon Asher
  • Raylon Grant
  • Raylon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Raylon

Jaxon Braxton Kayla Hayden Payton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Raylon more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Raylon at #2907 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Raylon mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Raylon means "wise protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Hersh and Raylon boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Raylon is primarily a boy name.

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