Hershel vs Kendal

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 #3,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old Norse/English

English American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Kendal Rank #3,699

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #3699 for Kendal.

Is Hershel or Kendal more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Kendal at #3699 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Kendal mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Kendal means "valley of the River Kent" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Hershel and Kendal boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Kendal is primarily a boy name.