Ember vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ember Rank #3,159

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Ember or Sheppard more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Ember and Sheppard mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Ember and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.