Hershel vs Urijah

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 #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American Religious communities African-American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Urijah mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Urijah boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.