Jeff vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

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Jeff Rank #2,932

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Jeff or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Hershel mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Jeff and Hershel boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.