Brad vs Shep

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Brad Rank #4,135

Shep Rank #4,122

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Brad or Shep more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Shep mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin).

Are Brad and Shep boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Shep is primarily a boy name.