Elsbeth vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsbeth

Girl #70,526 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,526
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Elsie, Elsi, Beth

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elsbeth Rank #70,526
Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #70526 for Elsbeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elsbeth ___

  • Elsbeth Rose
  • Elsbeth Marie
  • Elsbeth Grace
  • Elsbeth Petra
  • Elsbeth Sofie
  • Elsbeth Helene

Hershel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elsbeth

Gretchen Liesel Klaus Hans Marta

If you choose Hershel

Morris Bernard Rivka Esther Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsbeth or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Elsbeth at #70526 in the United States.

What do Elsbeth and Hershel mean?

Elsbeth means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Elsbeth and Hershel boy or girl names?

Elsbeth is primarily a girl name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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