Hershel vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Hiram mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Hiram boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.