Hershel vs Thompson

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 #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Thompson Rank #2,935

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Hershel or Thompson more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Thompson mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Hershel and Thompson boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.