Hershel

Girl Name #70,367 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hershel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Hershel often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,367
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Her Hey Herie Hersie

Also a Boy Name

Hershel is also used as a boy name, ranked #2764.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hershel

Is Hershel a boy or girl name?

Hershel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70367. As a boy name, it is ranked #2764. Hershel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Hershel?

Hershel is currently ranked #70367 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hershel?

Common nicknames for Hershel include Her, Hey, Herie, and Hersie.

Is Hershel a common or rare name?

Hershel is an uncommon name, ranked #70367 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hershel

Hershel is a girl name .

Is Hershel a boy or girl name? Hershel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,367 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,764. Hershel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hershel is currently ranked #70,367 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hershel include Her, Hey, Herie, and Hersie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.