Hersh vs Yan

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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Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,873
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hersh Rank #2,880
Yan Rank #2,873

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 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

Yan ___

  • Yan Wei
  • Yan Ming
  • Yan Li
  • Yan Alexander
  • Yan Michael
  • Yan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Yan

Lin Mei Jun Fang Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Yan more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Yan mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Yan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hersh and Yan boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Yan is primarily a boy name.

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