Montgomery vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,089
Total SSA Count: 199
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #942
Total SSA Count: 244
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Montgomery Rank #1,089

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1089 for Montgomery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Montgomery at #1089 in the United States.

What do Montgomery and Shepard mean?

Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Montgomery and Shepard boy or girl names?

Montgomery is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.

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