Hershel vs Zayde

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 #2,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grandfather"

Origin: Yiddish

Jewish American Arabic

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Hershel Rank #2,764

Zayde Rank #2,680

Zayde is more popular, ranked #2680 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Hershel or Zayde more popular?

Zayde is more popular, ranked #2680 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Hershel and Zayde mean?

Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin). Zayde means "grandfather" (Yiddish origin).

Are Hershel and Zayde boy or girl names?

Hershel is primarily a boy name. Zayde is primarily a boy name.