Paul vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Paul Rank #264

Shepherd Rank #311

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Paul or Shepherd more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Paul and Shepherd mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Paul and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.