Exodus 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

Exodus Rank #2,585
Hershel Rank #2,764

Exodus is more popular, ranked #2585 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Exodus ___

  • Exodus James
  • Exodus Michael
  • Exodus Elijah
  • Exodus Isaiah
  • Exodus Zion
  • Exodus David

Hershel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Exodus

Genesis Zion Elijah Israel Leviticus

If you choose Hershel

Morris Bernard Rivka Esther Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exodus or Hershel more popular?

Exodus is more popular, ranked #2585 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Exodus and Hershel mean?

Exodus means "departure, going out" (Greek origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Exodus and Hershel boy or girl names?

Exodus is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.

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