Shepard vs Gage

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 #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Shepard Rank #942

Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Gage mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Shepard and Gage boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.