Herschel
BoyOrigin: Yiddish · Hebrew
Meaning
“deer”
Cultural Notes
A Yiddish name derived from the word for deer used predominantly in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1910s
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Famous People Named Herschel
- Herschel Walker, Herschel Bernardi
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