Darrin vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Darrin Rank #3,404

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Is Darrin or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Sheppard mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Darrin and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.