Hershel vs Elimelech

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 #2,727 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"my God is king"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish biblical

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Elimelech Rank #2,727

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Elimelech more popular?

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Elimelech mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Elimelech means "my God is king" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Elimelech boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Elimelech is primarily a boy name.