Hershel vs Demetri

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 #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Greek Russian Eastern European American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Demetri Rank #2,565

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Demetri more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Demetri mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin).

Are Hershel and Demetri boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Demetri is primarily a boy name.