Hershel vs Penn

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 #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Penn Rank #2,952

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Hershel or Penn more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Penn mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Penn boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.