Mathew vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mathew Rank #941

Shepard Rank #942

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Mathew or Shepard more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Shepard mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Mathew and Shepard boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.