Hershel vs Aedan

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 #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Aedan Rank #2,590

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Aedan more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Aedan mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Hershel and Aedan boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Aedan is primarily a boy name.