What is the origin of the name Hershell?

Hershell is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Hershell?

Hershell is pronounced HER-shuhl.

Back to all names

BoyGermanic

Hershell

HER-shuhl

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,847

Peak Year

#45 in 1920

First Recorded

1899

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of 'Herschel', meaning 'deer'. Derived from a Germanic origin.

Nickname Watch

Hersh Shel Shell

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Hersh Shel Shell

Spelling Variations

Hershel Hershall

Similar Names

Marshall Russell Maxwell Vernon

Personality Traits

IntelligentCourageousIndependentDetermined

Want to explore Hershell further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Hershell.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Henry

Germanic

Boy

Meaning

Henry means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'. It is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich.

Classic & Timeless·Royal & Regal·Easy to spell

Rank #7710

stable

William

Germanic

Boy

Meaning

William is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Thus, 'resolute protector'.

Classic & Timeless·Moderate spelling

Rank #11017

falling

Charles

Germanic

Boy

Meaning

Charles is a Germanic name meaning 'free man.' It derives from the Germanic element 'karl,' which originally referred to a free man, not a serf or slave.

Classic & Timeless·Royal & Regal·Moderate spelling

Rank #11287

stable