Boaz vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boaz Rank #1,017

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1017 for Boaz.

Is Boaz or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Shepard mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Boaz and Shepard boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.