Shepard vs Colten

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 #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Shepard Rank #942

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Colten mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Shepard and Colten boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.