Rickey vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rickey

Boy #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

American English 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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Rickey Rank #2,803

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2803 for Rickey.

Is Rickey or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Rickey at #2803 in the United States.

What do Rickey and Hershel mean?

Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Rickey and Hershel boy or girl names?

Rickey is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.