Shep vs Homer

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 #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Shep Rank #4,122

Homer Rank #4,124

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Shep or Homer more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Shep and Homer mean?

Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Shep and Homer boy or girl names?

Shep is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.