Hugh vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Shepard Rank #942

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Hugh or Shepard more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Shepard mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Shepard boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.