Jake vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Jake Rank #423

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Shepherd mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.