Hershel vs Shmiel

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 #2,872 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Yiddish Jewish Ashkenazi

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Shmiel Rank #2,872

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2872 for Shmiel.

Is Hershel or Shmiel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Shmiel at #2872 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Shmiel mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Shmiel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Shmiel boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Shmiel is primarily a boy name.