Devon vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Devon Rank #960

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Shepard mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Devon and Shepard boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.