Herschel
Meaning of Herschel
Herschel is a male name with British English and American English pronunciations (/ˈhɜːʃəl/). It is a variation of the name Hershel. The origin of the name Herschel can be traced back to Hebrew, where it means "deer" or "stag." The name Herschel has a rich history and notable associations. One famous bearer of the name is Sir William Herschel, an astronomer who discovered Uranus in 1781. In terms of popularity, Herschel has had varying levels of usage over the years in the United States. While it was more common in the early 20th century, its popularity declined over time. However, it has seen a recent resurgence with increasing occurrences since 2010.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as HER-shuhl (/ˈhɜːʃəl/)
American English
- Pronunced as HER-shuhl (/ˈhɝːʃəl/)
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Notable People Named Herschel
| Herschel Junior Walker is a former NFL running back and a Republican nominee for the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia. |
| Herschel Savage was a prolific American pornographic actor and director, known for appearing in over 1,000 adult films and being ranked 46th on AVN's list of The Top 50 Porn Stars of All Time. |
| Herschel Bernardi was a well-known American actor and singer, recognized for his roles in the television series Peter Gunn and Arnie, earning him Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. |
| Herschel Lamont Currie is a former American football player who had stints in the NFL, CFL, and AFL, and played college football at Chabot Junior College and Oregon State. |
| Herschel Vespasian Johnson was a prominent American politician who served as the 41st Governor of Georgia and was the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 1860 U.S. presidential election. |
| Herschel Emmett Bennett was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the St. Louis Browns from 1923 to 1927. |
| Herschel Amos Caldwell was a college football player and coach. |
| Herschel Vespasian Johnson was a U.S. diplomat from North Carolina who served as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer from 1921 to 1953, with postings in Europe, Latin America, and the United Nations. |
| Herschel Hobbs - Herschel H. Hobbs was a Southern Baptist clergyman and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, born in Talladega Springs, Alabama. |
| Herschel Smith was an American wrestler who competed in the freestyle middleweight event at the 1924 Summer Olympics. |
