Bastian vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Bastian Rank #1,003

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1003 for Bastian.

Is Bastian or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Bastian at #1003 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Shepard mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Bastian and Shepard boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.