Hershel vs Kari

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 #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Kari Rank #2,838

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Hershel or Kari more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Kari mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Hershel and Kari boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.