Shepard vs Bastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

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Shepard Rank #942

Bastian Rank #1,003

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1003 for Bastian.

Is Shepard or Bastian more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Bastian at #1003 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Bastian mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin).

Are Shepard and Bastian boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Bastian is primarily a boy name.