Hersh vs Sholom

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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Sholom

Boy #2,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,711
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sholi, Sho

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Popularity Comparison

Hersh Rank #2,880
Sholom Rank #2,711

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 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

Sholom ___

  • Sholom Aaron
  • Sholom David
  • Sholom Moshe
  • Sholom Yitzhak
  • Sholom Tzvi
  • Sholom Chaim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Sholom

Devorah Rivka Yosef Menachem Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Sholom more popular?

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Sholom mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Sholom means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hersh and Sholom boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Sholom is primarily a boy name.

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