Shep vs Lavern

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 #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African American

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Shep Rank #4,122

Lavern Rank #4,147

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4147 for Lavern.

Is Shep or Lavern more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Shep and Lavern mean?

Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Shep and Lavern boy or girl names?

Shep is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.