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Cylas vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,764
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Hershel Rank #2,764

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Hershel more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Hershel mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Cylas and Hershel boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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