Hansen vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Danish Norwegian German 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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Hansen Rank #3,360

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Hansen or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Sheppard mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Hansen and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.