Shepard vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

American English

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Shepard Rank #942

Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Cason mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Shepard and Cason boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.