Hershel vs Jody

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 #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Jody Rank #2,692

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Jody more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Jody mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Jody boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.