Hershel vs Kevon

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 #2,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, gentle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American African-American Caribbean

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Kevon Rank #2,859

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2859 for Kevon.

Is Hershel or Kevon more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Kevon at #2859 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Kevon mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Kevon means "handsome, gentle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hershel and Kevon boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Kevon is primarily a boy name.