Hershell
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Deer-like, strong, eminent, noble. | Formal: Noble; or deer-like."

From Modern American

Deer-like, strong, eminent, noble. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Hershell at a glance
MeaningDeer-like, strong, eminent, noble. | Formal: Noble; or deer-like.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
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Origin & history of Hershell
1
Modern American roots
Hershell comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning Deer-like, strong, eminent, noble. | Formal: Noble; or deer-like..
How popular is Hershell?
1920 peak year
Hershell entered U.S. records in 1899, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1920, 45 babies received the name (ranked #1041). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 1,847 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
45 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,041)
1,847 All-time total
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Hershell
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
H8
E5
R9
S1
H8
E5
L3
L3
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
Personality of Hershell
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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