Hershel vs Ber

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 #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Ber Rank #35,726

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Hershel or Ber more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Ber mean?

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

Are Hershel and Ber boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.