Shep vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shep

Boy #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Shep Rank #4,122

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4122 for Shep.

Is Shep or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Shep at #4122 in the United States.

What do Shep and Hiram mean?

Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shep and Hiram boy or girl names?

Shep is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.