Hershel vs Knight

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 #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Knight Rank #2,701

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Knight more popular?

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Knight mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Knight boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.