Gates vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Gates or Sheppard more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Gates and Sheppard mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.