Raven vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raven

Boy #2,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black-haired"

Origin: Old English

English American Norse

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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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Raven Rank #2,813

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2813 for Raven.

Is Raven or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Raven at #2813 in the United States.

What do Raven and Hershel mean?

Raven means "dark, black-haired" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Raven and Hershel boy or girl names?

Raven is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.