Thor vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian 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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Thor Rank #2,806

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Thor or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Thor and Hershel mean?

Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Thor and Hershel boy or girl names?

Thor is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.