Rick vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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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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Rick Rank #2,948

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Hershel mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Rick and Hershel boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.