Herschell

Herschell is a masculine name that originated as a variant of Hershel, which derives from the Yiddish name 'Hirsh' meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' It gained some recognition through Sir William Herschel, the renowned 18th-century astronomer who discovered Uranus. The name has Germanic Jewish roots and was somewhat popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Jewish communities across Europe and America. Herschell peaked in popularity in the United States around the 1910s but has declined steadily since. Today, it's considered a vintage name with a scholarly, distinguished quality. The double 'l' spelling variation gives it a distinctive touch compared to the more common Hershel or Hirschel forms.

As of October 2026, Herschell ranked #9821 in US births in 1997 SSA, peaked at #1126 in 1901.