Heath vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Heath Rank #852

Shepard Rank #942

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Heath or Shepard more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Heath and Shepard mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Heath and Shepard boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.