Hershel vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Ted Rank #2,917

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Hershel or Ted more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Ted mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Hershel and Ted boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.