Emory vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Emory Rank #886

Shepard Rank #942

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Emory or Shepard more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Emory and Shepard mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Emory and Shepard boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.