Shepard vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Shepard Rank #942

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Emery mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Shepard and Emery boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.