Shepard vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Shepard Rank #942

Cory Rank #1,097

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Shepard or Cory more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Cory mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shepard and Cory boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.