Hershel vs Shannon

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 #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Shannon mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hershel and Shannon boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.