Shmiel vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shmiel

Boy #2,872 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Yiddish Jewish Ashkenazi

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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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Shmiel Rank #2,872

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2872 for Shmiel.

Is Shmiel or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Shmiel at #2872 in the United States.

What do Shmiel and Hershel mean?

Shmiel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Shmiel and Hershel boy or girl names?

Shmiel is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.