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Shephard

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHEP-erd /ˈʃɛp.ərd/High

Meaning: A spelling of Shepherd — from the Old English sceaphierde, 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards sheep'; a guardian/occupational nameLow

In 30 seconds: One who herds sheep; a guardian: Shephard spells Shepherd. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Shepherd — from the Old English sceaphierde, 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards sheep'; a guardian/occupational name
U.S. rank (2024)#9706 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119522024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shephard is a spelling of Shepherd — from the Old English sceaphierde, 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards sheep'; a guardian/occupational name. A crisp, classic name (said 'SHEP-erd').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-linked spelling of Shepherd. Rare in this form, a-guardian at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Shepherd is 'one who tends/guards sheep' (a guardian) — Shephard is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'SHEP-erd').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Shepherd — English occupational name

Variations

ShepherdSheperdShep

Nicknames

Shep

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shephard mean?

Shephard spells Shepherd — English 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards sheep', a guardian name.

How do you pronounce Shephard?

It's said SHEP-erd /ˈʃɛp.ərd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shephard a boy or girl name?

Shephard is a boy's name.

How popular is Shephard?

Shephard is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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