Shepherd: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
One who tends sheep — pastoral and caring
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #605
- Peak
- #605 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Shepherd Means
Shepherd is a boy name of English origin. One who tends sheep — pastoral and caring
How Popular Shepherd Is
Shepherd currently ranks #605 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #605 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Shepherd
- At its most popular, Shepherd reached #605 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Shepherd is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Shepherd
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Shepherd
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Shepherd.
Questions About Shepherd
What does Shepherd mean?
Shepherd is a boy name of English origin. One who tends sheep — pastoral and caring
How popular is Shepherd?
Shepherd currently ranks #605 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #605 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Shepherd come from?
Shepherd comes from English roots. At its most popular, Shepherd reached #605 in the U.S. in 2020.
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