Hershel vs Berg

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 #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Berg Rank #21,697

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #21697 for Berg.

Is Hershel or Berg more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Berg mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Hershel and Berg boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.