Aedan vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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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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Aedan Rank #2,590

Hershel Rank #2,764

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Aedan or Hershel more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Hershel mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Aedan and Hershel boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.