Shepard vs Billy

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 #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Shepard Rank #942

Billy Rank #1,051

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Shepard or Billy more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Billy mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Shepard and Billy boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.