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Shepard vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shepard Rank #942
Casper Rank #881

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 vs #942 for Shepard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shepard or Casper more popular?

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Casper mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Shepard and Casper boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.

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