Hershel vs Yossi

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 #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Yossi Rank #2,943

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2943 for Yossi.

Is Hershel or Yossi more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Yossi at #2943 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Yossi mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershel and Yossi boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.