Hershel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hershel Name at a Glance

Name	Hershel
Meaning	Deer.
Origin	Yiddish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hershel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hershel means “Deer”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hershel Name Origin

Our database records Hershel under Yiddish origin. Browse more Yiddish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hershel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hershel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hershel

When considering Hershel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.