Hershel vs Elyjah

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 #2,736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian Jewish

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Elyjah Rank #2,736

Elyjah is more popular, ranked #2736 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Elyjah more popular?

Elyjah is more popular, ranked #2736 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Elyjah mean?

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

Are Hershel and Elyjah boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Elyjah is primarily a boy name.