Roger vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Roger Rank #750

Shepard Rank #942

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Roger or Shepard more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Roger and Shepard mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Roger and Shepard boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.