King vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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King Rank #343

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Shepherd mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are King and Shepherd boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.