Mace vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

American English

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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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Mace Rank #2,832

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2832 for Mace.

Is Mace or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Mace and Hershel mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Mace and Hershel boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.