Shepherd

Meaning of Shepherd

A shepherd is someone who takes care of sheep. The name represents a caretaker or guardian.

Shepherd has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shepherd

Shepherd is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #246 in 2025 from #848 in 2016.

Notable people named Shepherd

• Shepard Fairey
  Street artist, graphic designer
• Shep Smith
  American broadcast journalist
• Shepherd Strudwick
  American actor, Broadway performer
• Shepherd Mead
  American writer, humorist
• Shepherd Ivory Franz
  American psychologist

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Questions about the name Shepherd

What does the name Shepherd mean?

Shepherd means a shepherd is someone who takes care of sheep. the name represents a caretaker or guardian, and it comes from English origins.

Is Shepherd a boy's or a girl's name?

Shepherd is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shepherd?

In 2025, Shepherd ranked #246 for boys, up from #311 the year before.

When was Shepherd most popular?

Shepherd peaked at #246 in 2025.