Shepard vs Duncan

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 #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Shepard Rank #942

Duncan Rank #1,104

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Shepard or Duncan more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Duncan mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shepard and Duncan boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.