Shepard vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Shepard Rank #942

Howard Rank #1,056

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Shepard or Howard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Howard mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Shepard and Howard boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.