Jon vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Jon Rank #893

Shepard Rank #942

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Jon or Shepard more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Jon and Shepard mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Jon and Shepard boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.