Jimmy vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Jimmy Rank #860

Shepard Rank #942

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Jimmy or Shepard more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Shepard mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Jimmy and Shepard boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.