Adler vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adler

Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

German Jewish American Austrian

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Adler Rank #965

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #965 for Adler.

Is Adler or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Adler at #965 in the United States.

What do Adler and Shepard mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Adler and Shepard boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.