Hersh vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Theodore mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hersh and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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