Shepard vs Evander

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 #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Shepard Rank #942

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Evander mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Shepard and Evander boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.