Alex vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Alex Rank #205

Shepherd Rank #311

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Alex or Shepherd more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Alex and Shepherd mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.