Shepard vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Shepard Rank #942

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Dillon mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Shepard and Dillon boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.