Shep vs Rufus

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 #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Shep Rank #4,122

Rufus Rank #4,188

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Shep or Rufus more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Shep and Rufus mean?

Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Shep and Rufus boy or girl names?

Shep is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.