Adams vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Adams Rank #3,243

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Adams or Sheppard more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Adams and Sheppard mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Adams and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.