Nicholas vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Nicholas Rank #117

Shepherd Rank #311

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Nicholas or Shepherd more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Shepherd mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.