Wilbur vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Hershel mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Wilbur and Hershel boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.