Hershel vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Maxwell mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Hershel and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.