Woodson vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woodson

Boy #2,738 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest dweller’s son"

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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Woodson Rank #2,738

Hershel Rank #2,764

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Woodson or Hershel more popular?

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Woodson and Hershel mean?

Woodson means "forest dweller’s son" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Woodson and Hershel boy or girl names?

Woodson is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.