Shephard

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHP-erd ]

Shephard is a boy baby name. Ranked #11,971 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Shephard is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHP-erd.

Parents who love the name Shephard often also consider Walford, Mccall, Kara .

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Historical Record

Shephard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.

Over 68 babies have been named Shephard in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Shephard is past its peak , currently ranked #11,971 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#11,971
Current Rank
Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,971
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Shepherd #311 Shepard #942 Sheppard #3338 Shep #4122

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Shepie

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Walford Boy Old English Walh + ford Mccall Boy Irish Gaelic Kara Boy Italian/Celtic Dazir Boy Semitic Baird Boy Celtic Tan Boy Vietnamese Saveliy Boy Greek via Russian

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shephard

Is Shephard a boy or girl name?
Shephard is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Shephard?
Shephard is pronounced sh-EHP-erd.
How popular is the name Shephard?
Shephard is currently ranked #11971 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Shephard?
Common nicknames for Shephard include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shepie.
Is Shephard a common or rare name?
Shephard is an uncommon name, ranked #11971 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Shephard?
Shephard pairs well with Walford, Mccall, Kara, Dazir in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Shephard?
Related spellings include Shepherd, Shepard, Sheppard, Shep.

About the Name Shephard

Shephard is a boy name .

Shephard is currently ranked #11,971 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shephard include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shepie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shephard include Shepherd, Shepard, Sheppard, Shep . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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