Nicolas vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Nicolas Rank #184

Shepherd Rank #311

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Nicolas or Shepherd more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Shepherd mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.