Davey vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davey

Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Davey Rank #3,525

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3525 for Davey.

Is Davey or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Sheppard mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Davey and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.