Hershel vs Koi

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 #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Koi Rank #2,684

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Koi more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Koi mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are Hershel and Koi boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Koi is primarily a boy name.