Hershel vs Dixon

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 #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Dixon Rank #2,671

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Dixon more popular?

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Dixon mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin).

Are Hershel and Dixon boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Dixon is primarily a boy name.