Hershel vs Kowen

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 #2,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, small cavity"

Origin: Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'cobhan'

American Contemporary

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Kowen Rank #2,776

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2776 for Kowen.

Is Hershel or Kowen more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Kowen at #2776 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Kowen mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Kowen means "hollow, small cavity" (Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'cobhan' origin).

Are Hershel and Kowen boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Kowen is primarily a boy name.