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Cloud vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cloud

Boy #2,879 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"visible mass of water droplets in sky"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,879
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cloud Rank #2,879
Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2879 for Cloud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cloud or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Cloud at #2879 in the United States.

What do Cloud and Hershel mean?

Cloud means "visible mass of water droplets in sky" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Cloud and Hershel boy or girl names?

Cloud is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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