Sean vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Shepherd mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Sean and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.