Variant of Hershel, a Yiddish diminutive of Hirsh meaning 'deer' or 'buck'. In American usage the name was also linked to the German surname Herschel, borne by astronomer William Herschel.
Nicknames
hersh
Vibe
distinctive
How it ages.
Old-fashioned and warm, like a name passed down from a grandfather, and a name that could be rediscovered.
The cultural moment.
Last ranked #936 in the United States in 1963; not currently in the top 1000.