Shepard vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Shepard Rank #942

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Darius mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Shepard and Darius boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.