Hershel vs Osiah

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 #2,591 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God supports"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American Hebrew

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Osiah Rank #2,591

Osiah is more popular, ranked #2591 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Osiah more popular?

Osiah is more popular, ranked #2591 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Osiah mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Osiah means "God supports" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Osiah boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Osiah is primarily a boy name.