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Hershel
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- Name
- Hershel
- Gender
- Boy name
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What does the name Hershel mean?
Hershel is a variant of Herschel ("the deer").
Where does the name Hershel come from?
The name Hershel has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and belongs to the category of male first names. It is widespread in both Ancient Hebrew and in American and Yiddish contexts.
Popularity
In Germany, Hershel is considered a rather rare name and has not appeared at all in name popularity lists. In Austria, it reached its best ranking at 1,049th place in 2004. Between 1984 and 2024, the name was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, which places it at 6,220th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this.
Nicknames & pet names
Hersh
Famous people
- Hershel Greene (character from the TV series "The Walking Dead")
- Hershel Krustofski (the clown from The Simpsons)
- Hershel Layton (character from the video game "Professor Layton")
Frequently asked questions about the name Hershel
Where does the name Hershel come from?
The name Hershel has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is widespread in both American and Yiddish contexts.
How popular is the name Hershel?
Information regarding the popularity of the name Hershel is currently unavailable.