Demetri vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Greek Russian Eastern European 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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Demetri Rank #2,565

Hershel Rank #2,764

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Demetri or Hershel more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Hershel mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Demetri and Hershel boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.