Shepard vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Shepard Rank #942

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Hugh mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Shepard and Hugh boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.