Hershel vs Bowden

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 #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Bowden mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Bowden boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.