Hershel vs Herschel

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 #5,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Yiddish American Germanic

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Herschel Rank #5,020

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #5020 for Herschel.

Is Hershel or Herschel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Herschel at #5020 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Herschel mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Herschel means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Hershel and Herschel boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Herschel is primarily a boy name.