Hershel vs Lamont

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 #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Lamont Rank #2,618

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Lamont more popular?

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Lamont mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hershel and Lamont boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.