Arch vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arch

Boy #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Arch Rank #3,224

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Arch or Sheppard more popular?

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Arch and Sheppard mean?

Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Arch and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Arch is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.