Alvis vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hershel

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,764
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hersh, Hesh

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alvis Rank #6,752
Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #6752 for Alvis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alvis ___

No pairings available yet.

Hershel ___

  • Hershel Morris
  • Hershel Bernard
  • Hershel Lee
  • Hershel David
  • Hershel Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hershel

Morris Bernard Rivka Esther Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvis or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Alvis at #6752 in the United States.

What do Alvis and Hershel mean?

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

Are Alvis and Hershel boy or girl names?

Alvis is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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