Shepherd Meaning

What does Shepherd mean?

The name Shepherd is of English origin.

The meaning of Shepherd is "shepherd".

Shepherd is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 8 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced She-pherd.

The Given Name Shepherd

Shepherd appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

A wonderfully classic name.

Shepherd is also great as a middle name.

Shepherd falls into the occupational name category.

Shepherd Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 718 in baby name popularity for boys with 332 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 794 in baby name popularity for boys with 289 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Shepherd Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Shepherd has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Shepherd to other names.

Shepherd Related Names

Variants of the name Shepherd include Shepard.

The name Shephard is a form of Shepherd.

Famous Shepherds

Shepherd Numerology

What will your new littleShepherd be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Shepherd Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Shepherd in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Shepherd.

Just for fun, see the name Shepherd in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Shepherd in Nautical Flags page.