Hershel vs Wilbur

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 #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Wilbur Rank #2,964

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Hershel or Wilbur more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Wilbur mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Hershel and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.