Hershel vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Willis mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hershel and Willis boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.