Elisha vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Elisha Rank #851

Shepard Rank #942

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Elisha or Shepard more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Shepard mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Elisha and Shepard boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.