Shepard vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Shepard Rank #942

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Avi mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepard and Avi boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.