Hershel vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Liem Rank #5,715

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Hershel or Liem more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Liem mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Hershel and Liem boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.