Hershell vs Rachel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershell

Boy #28,007 Most Popular

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Boy #27,977 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hershell Rank #28,007

Rachel Rank #27,977

Rachel is more popular, ranked #27977 vs #28007 for Hershell.

Is Hershell or Rachel more popular?

Rachel is more popular, ranked #27977 compared to Hershell at #28007 in the United States.

What do Hershell and Rachel mean?

Rachel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershell and Rachel boy or girl names?

Hershell is primarily a boy name. Rachel is primarily a boy name.