Yossi vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yossi

Boy #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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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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Yossi Rank #2,943

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2943 for Yossi.

Is Yossi or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Yossi at #2943 in the United States.

What do Yossi and Hershel mean?

Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Yossi and Hershel boy or girl names?

Yossi is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.