Hershel vs Terence

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 #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Terence Rank #2,926

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Hershel or Terence more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Terence mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Hershel and Terence boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.