Homer vs Shep

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Homer Rank #4,124

Shep Rank #4,122

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Shep more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Shep mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin).

Are Homer and Shep boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Shep is primarily a boy name.