Hershel vs Sholom

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 #2,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Sholom Rank #2,711

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Sholom more popular?

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Sholom mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Sholom means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Sholom boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Sholom is primarily a boy name.