Shepherd
Shepherd: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shepherd
- A male given name.
Etymology
From shepherd.
How popular is Shepherd?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 7,785 boys in the U.S. have been named Shepherd (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10164 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #246 for boys, with 1,416 babies given the name.
Names similar to Shepherd
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Sibling name ideas for Shepherd
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Shepherd FAQ
What does the name Shepherd mean?
A male given name. From shepherd.
How popular is the name Shepherd?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 7,785 boys in the U.S. have been named Shepherd (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10164 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #246 for boys, with 1,416 babies given the name.
Is Shepherd a boy or girl name?
Shepherd is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 30 girls and 7,785 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.