Asa vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Asa Rank #475

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Shepherd mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.