Shepard vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Shepard Rank #942

Ira Rank #978

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Shepard or Ira more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Ira mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepard and Ira boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.