Ted vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

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Ted Rank #2,917

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Ted or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Hershel mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Ted and Hershel boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.