Davy vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish 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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Davy Rank #2,844

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2844 for Davy.

Is Davy or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Davy and Hershel mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Davy and Hershel boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.