Thompson vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Hershel mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Thompson and Hershel boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.