Hershel vs Mace

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 #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Mace Rank #2,832

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2832 for Mace.

Is Hershel or Mace more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Mace mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Hershel and Mace boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.