Herschel vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herschel

Boy #5,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Yiddish American Germanic

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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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Herschel Rank #5,020

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #5020 for Herschel.

Is Herschel or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Herschel at #5020 in the United States.

What do Herschel and Hershel mean?

Herschel means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Herschel and Hershel boy or girl names?

Herschel is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.