Hershel vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Tom Rank #2,829

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Hershel or Tom more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Tom mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Hershel and Tom boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.