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Boy Name

Hershy

"Deer; Yiddish diminutive from Hirsch."

Ranked #2138 for boys

About the Name Hershy

Meaning

Deer; Yiddish diminutive from Hirsch.

Origin

Yiddish

Gender

Boy

First Letter

H

Boy Rank

#2138

Hershy is a boy name of Yiddish origin. The name means "Deer; Yiddish diminutive from Hirsch." and Currently ranked #2138 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Yiddish names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#6
1970
#14
1980
#86
1990
#232
2000
#419
2010
#302
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Hershy

  • HW Hershel Walker (football player and politician)

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Boy

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Boy

Estate ruler. Shortened form of Henry, symbolizing authority over lands.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
H
Origin
Yiddish

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