Hersh vs Willis

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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Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,686
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willy

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Popularity Comparison

Hersh Rank #2,880
Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 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

Willis ___

  • Willis James
  • Willis Thomas
  • Willis Scott
  • Willis Dean
  • Willis Grant
  • Willis Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Willis mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hersh and Willis boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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