Drayton vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Drayton Rank #3,339

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Drayton or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Sheppard mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Drayton and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.