Herschel
Herschel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhษสlฬฉ/ ยท /หhษหสlฬฉ/
Meaning and origin of Herschel
- A male given name.
Etymology
(Uranus): after its discoverer, William Herschel.
How popular is Herschel?
Since 1880, 10,674 boys in the U.S. have been named Herschel. Its highest rank for boys was #281 in 1901. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Herschel FAQ
What does the name Herschel mean?
A male given name. (Uranus): after its discoverer, William Herschel.
How popular is the name Herschel?
Since 1880, 10,674 boys in the U.S. have been named Herschel. Its highest rank for boys was #281 in 1901. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Herschel a boy or girl name?
Herschel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 10,674 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.