Tom vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

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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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Tom Rank #2,829

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Hershel mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Tom and Hershel boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.