Hershel vs Hazel

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 #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Hazel Rank #2,841

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2841 for Hazel.

Is Hershel or Hazel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Hazel at #2841 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Hazel mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Hazel boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Hazel is primarily a boy name.