Adolf vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Hershel mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Adolf and Hershel boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.