Judson vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Judson Rank #957

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Judson or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Judson and Shepard mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Judson and Shepard boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.