Shepard vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Shepard Rank #942

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Derrick mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Shepard and Derrick boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.