Hershel vs Hersh

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 #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Hersh Rank #2,880

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hershel or Hersh more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Hersh mean?

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

Are Hershel and Hersh boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.