Mike vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mike Rank #1,011

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Shepard mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Mike and Shepard boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.