Elimelech vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elimelech

Boy #2,727 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"my God is king"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish biblical

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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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Elimelech Rank #2,727

Hershel Rank #2,764

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Elimelech or Hershel more popular?

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Elimelech and Hershel mean?

Elimelech means "my God is king" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Elimelech and Hershel boy or girl names?

Elimelech is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.