Hershel vs Novah

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 #2,869 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, fresh"

Origin: Latin

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Novah Rank #2,869

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2869 for Novah.

Is Hershel or Novah more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Novah at #2869 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Novah mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Novah means "new, fresh" (Latin origin).

Are Hershel and Novah boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Novah is primarily a boy name.