Shepard vs Elisha

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 #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Shepard Rank #942

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Elisha mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepard and Elisha boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.