Hershel vs Orrin

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 #2,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pine tree"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Orrin Rank #2,697

Orrin is more popular, ranked #2697 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Orrin more popular?

Orrin is more popular, ranked #2697 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Orrin mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Orrin means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Orrin boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Orrin is primarily a boy name.