Hershel vs Mills

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 #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Mills Rank #2,920

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Hershel or Mills more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Mills mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Mills boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.