Sheppard
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Sheppard
Sheppard is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word "scēphierde," meaning a person who tends sheep, combining "scēap" (sheep) and "hierde" (herd/guardian).
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Sheppard is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word "scēphierde," meaning a person who tends sheep, combining "scēap" (sheep) and "hierde" (herd/guardian). The name became established across English-speaking cultures during the medieval period and has been used predominantly in English, Scottish, and Irish communities with no specific religious association.
Sheppard currently ranks #3,081 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Anglo-Saxon names that sit beautifully beside SheppardSimilar names you might like
Names starting with SMore names starting with S
- Sabeel
- Sahily
- Sadique
- Saakshi
- Saagar
- Safari
- Saachi
- Saffiya
- Safin
- Saifuddin
- Sahad
- Saalihah
- Sadao
- Saeid
- Sahitya
- Sabena
- Sabu
- Sabia
Find middle names for Sheppard →
🧬 See Sheppard's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Sheppard's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Sheppard your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Sheppard already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Sheppard go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Sheppard
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Sivert means "victory" and derives from the Old Norse name Sigvertr, combining "sigr" (victory) and "vertr" (worthy or defender)."
"The name Shepherd derives from the Old English words "sceap" (sheep) and "hierde" (herder), literally meaning one who tends sheep,…"
"Subrata is a Sanskrit name derived from "su" (good/well) and "brata" (vow/discipline), meaning "one who observes good vows" or "well-disciplined."…"
"Sigvart derives from Old Norse elements "sigr" (victory) and "varðr" (guardian/defender), meaning "victory guardian" or "victorious defender." The name is…"
"The name 'Sigfred' means "victorious peace" from the Old Norse elements *sigr* (victory) and *friðr* (peace)."
"The given name 'Sigfrid' means "victory peace," derived from the Old Norse elements *sigr* (victory) and *friðr* (peace)."
"The name 'Spartaco' means "from Sparta" or "Spartan," derived from the Latin *Spartacus*, itself from the Greek *Spartakos* referring to…"
"The given name 'Siegfried' means "victory peace" from the Old High German elements *sigu* (victory) and *fridu* (peace)."
"The name Shepard derives from the Old English "sceaphyrde," combining "sceap" (sheep) and "hyrde" (herder), literally meaning "one who tends…"
"The given name 'Sehajpreet' is derived from Punjabi, a language spoken in the Indian subcontinent, and it means 'peaceful love'…"
"Spartak means "he who strikes" or "rebel," derived from the Latin "spartacus," which itself comes from Thracian roots referring to…"
"Subrat is a Sanskrit name derived from "su" (good/well) and "brat" (ruler/king), meaning "good ruler" or "excellent king." The name…"