Hershel vs Gor

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 #6,672 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hero, warrior"

Origin: Old Armenian

Armenian Caucasian

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Gor Rank #6,672

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #6672 for Gor.

Is Hershel or Gor more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Gor at #6672 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Gor mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Gor means "hero, warrior" (Old Armenian origin).

Are Hershel and Gor boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Gor is primarily a boy name.