Hershel vs Cylas

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 #2,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Cylas Rank #2,759

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Cylas more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Cylas mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Hershel and Cylas boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Cylas is primarily a boy name.