Reeve vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Sheppard mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Reeve and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.