Deer or stag
Hershy is a diminutive form of the Yiddish name Hershel, which itself is a diminutive of Hirsch. The name literally translates to 'deer' and has been a common name among Ashkenazi Jews for centuries, often paired with the Hebrew name Naphtali.
Less common today
Hershy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,987 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American composer and orchestrator known for Broadway scores
Contemporary Hasidic singer and songwriter
