Hershel vs Rickey

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 #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Rickey Rank #2,803

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2803 for Rickey.

Is Hershel or Rickey more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Rickey at #2803 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Rickey mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Hershel and Rickey boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Rickey is primarily a boy name.