Charleston vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charleston

Boy #2,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man's town"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Charleston Rank #2,826

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2826 for Charleston.

Is Charleston or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Charleston at #2826 in the United States.

What do Charleston and Hershel mean?

Charleston means "free man's town" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Charleston and Hershel boy or girl names?

Charleston is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.