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Shepard

male

Meaning

"One who Herds Sheep"

Derived from an occupational surname, it conveys pastoral stewardship and has been adopted as a given name in modern usage.

Popularity History of Shepard

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#940Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#940

Shepard was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+14

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Shepard Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shepard.

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Sheie
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Shep
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Baby Name Lists That Include Shepard

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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