Hershel vs Thor

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 #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Thor Rank #2,806

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Hershel or Thor more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Thor mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hershel and Thor boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.