Ershel
ER-shəl
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
10
Peak Year
#5 in 1923
First Recorded
1923
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Likely a variant of Hershel, a Yiddish name meaning 'deer'.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Herschel Walker
Former American football player, and political candidate.
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