Hershel vs Jeff

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 #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Jeff Rank #2,932

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Hershel or Jeff more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Jeff mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Hershel and Jeff boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.