Hershel vs Aster

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 #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Aster Rank #2,790

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2790 for Aster.

Is Hershel or Aster more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Aster at #2790 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Aster mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Aster means "star" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hershel and Aster boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Aster is primarily a boy name.