Hersh
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Hersh
The name 'Hersh' is a Yiddish diminutive of 'Hirsch,' meaning "deer" or "stag," derived from the German word *Hirsch*.
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Etymology
The name 'Hersh' is a Yiddish diminutive of 'Hirsch,' meaning "deer" or "stag," derived from the German word *Hirsch*. It is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, often as a secular or vernacular name, with notable historical usage among Eastern European Jews and occasionally as a surname.
Hersh currently ranks #2,853 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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