Hamilton vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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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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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hamilton or Hershel more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Hershel mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Hamilton and Hershel boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.