Koi vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Hawaiian

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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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Koi Rank #2,684

Hershel Rank #2,764

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Koi or Hershel more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Koi and Hershel mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Koi and Hershel boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.