Hershel vs Carlton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

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Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Carlton Rank #2,842

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Is Hershel or Carlton more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Carlton mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Carlton boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Carlton is primarily a boy name.