Hershel vs Grayden

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 #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Grayden Rank #2,699

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Grayden more popular?

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Grayden mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Grayden boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.