Bobby vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Shepard mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Bobby and Shepard boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.