Jidenna vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jidenna

Boy #2,804 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father holds"

Origin: Igbo

Nigerian African American

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Jidenna Rank #2,804

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2804 for Jidenna.

Is Jidenna or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Jidenna at #2804 in the United States.

What do Jidenna and Hershel mean?

Jidenna means "father holds" (Igbo origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Jidenna and Hershel boy or girl names?

Jidenna is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.