Shepard vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Shepard Rank #942

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Conner mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shepard and Conner boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.