Hershel vs Hamilton

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 #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Hamilton mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Hershel and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.