| Meaning | deer |
| Origin | Hebrew, Yiddish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Hersh |
About Hersh
Compact, distinctive, culturally rooted—Hersh offers substance in a single syllable. This name carries heritage with pride, connecting to rich traditions while remaining accessible in contemporary settings. The brevity creates impact; there's no excess, just pure, concentrated identity. Hersh feels genuine and unpretentious, suggesting someone comfortable in their own skin. It's a name that doesn't try too hard, doesn't need elaborate explanation or justification. The sound is warm yet strong, friendly yet substantial. Hersh appeals to parents who value authenticity over trends, who appreciate names with real cultural significance rather than manufactured appeal. It works beautifully for families maintaining connections to their heritage while raising children in diverse, modern environments. The name's straightforwardness means no spelling confusion, no pronunciation debates—just clear, honest communication. Hersh has that rare quality of feeling both particular and universal, specific to certain traditions yet somehow accessible to all. It's a name that builds character, that grounds a person in something meaningful while allowing room for individual growth and self-definition.
Nicknames for Hersh
| Hershy |
| Her |
Famous People Named Hersh
| Hersh Chadha | Indian film director |
| Hersh Wolch | Canadian lawyer and jurist |
| Hersh Martin | American artist |
| Hersh Shefrin | Canadian economist |
| Hersh Smolar | American journalist |
| Hersh Zeifman | American physicist |
| Hersh Palevsky | American rabbi |
| Hersh Gross | American mathematician |
| Hersh Lauterpacht | British jurist |
| Hersh Rozenblum | Israeli composer |
| Hersh Fernandez | Indian cricketer |
| Hersh Patel | British entrepreneur |
| Hersh Goodwin | American historian |
| Hersh Pakter | Brazilian rabbi |
| Hersh Rassey | South African author |
| Hersh Vinod | Indian politician |
| Hersh Chandarana | Kenyan businessman |
| Hersh Abelson | American linguist |
| Hersh Wilson | Australian musician |
Characters Named Hersh
| Hersh Levin | Character in the novel "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon |
| Hersh Feldman | Character in the TV series "Homeland" |
| Hersh Mootoo | Character in the novel "The Fintastic Fishsitter" by Mo O'Hara |
| Hersh Chee | Character in the novel "Letting Ana Go" by Anonymous |
| Hersh Wolch | Character in the film "The Dolphin - Story of a Dreamer" |
| Hersh Ripps | Character in the TV series "Heroes Reborn" |