Conner vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Conner Rank #785

Shepard Rank #942

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Conner or Shepard more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Conner and Shepard mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Conner and Shepard boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.