Hershel vs Deven

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 #2,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine, godlike"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Irish American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Deven Rank #2,622

Deven is more popular, ranked #2622 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Deven more popular?

Deven is more popular, ranked #2622 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Deven mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Deven means "divine, godlike" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Hershel and Deven boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Deven is primarily a boy name.