Hershel vs Hyrum

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 #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Mormon/LDS English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Hyrum Rank #2,693

Hyrum is more popular, ranked #2693 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Hyrum more popular?

Hyrum is more popular, ranked #2693 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Hyrum mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.