Hershel vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Ralf Rank #32,528

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Hershel or Ralf more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Ralf mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Hershel and Ralf boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.