Shepard vs Cedric

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 #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Shepard Rank #942

Cedric Rank #945

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Shepard or Cedric more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Cedric mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Shepard and Cedric boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.