Hershel vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Adolf Rank #26,599

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Hershel or Adolf more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Adolf mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Hershel and Adolf boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.